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Director of Center Store

Retail Options
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

About the Position :

The Director of Center Stores is a key leadership role in the retail industry, responsible for overseeing the

management and strategic direction of the center store department. This position plays a critical role in

enhancing the customer shopping experience, optimizing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective

operations. The Director will lead a team, manage vendor relationships, and drive the success of this

vital department.

Key Responsibilities :

Department Leadership :

  • Provide visionary leadership to the center store department, setting clear objectives and

strategies to drive sales and enhance the customer experience.

  • Collaborate with other department heads to align center store initiatives with overall
  • store objectives.

    Procurement and Vendor Management :

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to source a wide range of center store
  • products, including non-perishable items.

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate
  • favorable terms, and oversee supplier performance.

    Inventory Management :

  • Implement inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize
  • excess or obsolete inventory.

  • Develop and execute inventory replenishment strategies, monitor stock rotation, and
  • ensure product freshness.

    Merchandise Assortment :

  • Oversee the product assortment within the center store, ensuring alignment with
  • customer preferences and market trends.

  • Utilize data-driven insights to make decisions regarding product introductions,
  • modifications, and discontinuations.

    Cost Control :

  • Monitor and analyze cost structures, implementing cost-saving initiatives without
  • compromising product quality.

  • Conduct price benchmarking and analysis to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Team Leadership :

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of department managers, category buyers, and
  • support staff.

  • Establish clear goals, foster teamwork, and monitor performance to drive a culture of
  • excellence.

    Quality Assurance :

  • Ensure that center store products meet quality standards and comply with regulations,
  • collaborating with quality control teams as needed.

    Vendor Negotiations :

  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and
  • maximize profitability.

    Data Analysis and Reporting :

  • Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to make informed decisions, track department
  • performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

    Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees or 10-
  • plus years of experience in a leadership role with increasing responsibilities within the

    merchandising or vendor-related management field are a plus.

  • Proven experience in retail center store management, procurement, and vendor relationships in
  • supermarkets.

  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in retail software, data analytics, and inventory management tools.
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