Director of Center Store Merchandising

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.

store objectives.

Procurement and Vendor Management :

products, including non-perishable items.

favorable terms, and oversee supplier performance.

Inventory Management :

excess or obsolete inventory.

ensure product freshness.

Merchandise Assortment :

customer preferences and market trends.

modifications, and discontinuations.

Cost Control :

compromising product quality.

Team Leadership :

support staff.

excellence.

Quality Assurance :

collaborating with quality control teams as needed.

Vendor Negotiations :

maximize profitability.

Data Analysis and Reporting :

performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

plus years of experience in a leadership role with increasing responsibilities within the

merchandising or vendor-related management field are a plus.

supermarkets.