Merchandising Programs Manager

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Merchandising Programs ManagerVendor Dropship Responsibilities

• Oversight of implementation of program strategy and objectives related to Vendor Drop Ship
• Coordinates cross functional efforts to ensure program benefits are achieved
• Identify risks and create associated mitigation plans, drives issue resolution
• Provide oversight that all compliance requirements are addressed by business leaders within the program
• Create and manage program communication and status reporting to support transparency to senior leadership
• Lead user acceptance testing including test plans, use cases, scripts, execution and issue resolution
• Support item management activities and work directly with supplier on non-stock item addsSPP Responsibilities
  • Manages all administrative aspects for the Essendant's Supplier Performance Program and existing Supplier Performance Tracking Program, both directly and indirectly through a team. These duties will include:
    • Managing resources, processes, and systems that drive the Supplier Performance Program.
    • Researching and analyzing disputed PLSR charges by facility and supplier, including coordinating with appropriate departments to reach resolution.
    • Work in partnership with Category to address suppliers' delivery performance and integrate performance measurements into category strategies where relevant.
    • Overseeing all billing processes related to the Supplier Performance Program including existing Supplier Performance monthly billing and quarterly debit reversal files.
    • Responsibility for maintenance and enhancement of the SPP scorecard.
    • Driving process and systems changes by working with IT to streamline the management of the Supplier Performance processes.
    • Drive ongoing cross-functional collaboration (Merchandising, Operations, Logistics, Inventory, IT) to improve Essendant and supplier supply chains.
    • Develop reporting to track and monitor budgeted performance.
    • Develop IT roadmap to enhance and update backend Supplier Performance Program systems.
    • Develop business processes and systems understanding across all operations functions.Skills/Knowledge Required
      • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills to interact with internal and external customers.
      • Ability to lead, train, and supervise a team.
      • Effective time management and organizational skills.
      • Strong problem-solving skills - inquiry, analysis, fact finding, solution identification and standardization.
      • Strong ability to understand data and interpret the data into reporting that can be easily understood by all levels of management.
      • Ability to create impactful presentations that clearly and succinctly communicate information.
      • PC skills: E-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.Education and Experience
        • Bachelor's Degree required
        • Minimum of three years' experience in Merchandising; three to five years of experience preferred.Benefits
          • Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
          • 401k with matching
          • Company Holidays
          • Overtime Pay for hourly employees
          • Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
          • Maternity and Parental leave benefits
          • Employee discount
          • Tuition Reimbursement
          • Employee Assistance ProgramESSENDANT Inc. is a leading national distributor that fuels its customers growth with a vast product assortment, world-class fulfillment network and a full suite of advanced sales and marketing tools. We strive for more than just success - we believe in building partnerships with our customers and our employees. Our business wouldn't be thriving without our hardworking team members. We value all they bring to our company and offer a work environment that fosters training, mentoring and personal growth. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.ABOUT ESSENDANT

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