Responsibilities but not limited to:- Analyze multi-store and category performance across the CA region to identify trends, risks, and strategic opportunities for growth.
- Develop and lead regional strategies for product assortment, pricing, promotions, and category growth in alignment with company goals.
- Review new item marketability, buying decisions, and item profitability (GP), and recommend actions to improve category performance.
- Provide strategic direction for new item launches and oversee merchandising, display standards, and in-store execution across CA stores.
- Oversee daily, promotional, and seasonal order flows, including allocation, delivery performance, and urgent or short-dated items.
- Lead the resolution of significant operational issues and coordinate with SCM, vendors, stores, warehouse leadership, and HQ to drive timely and sustainable solutions.
- Approve promotional pricing, evaluate financial impact, and prepare regular performance analyses and strategic reports for leadership.
- Serve as a key liaison among CA stores, HQ, SCM, vendors, and the CA Distribution Center, while leading merchandising and operational readiness for new store openings.
Qualifications / Skills:- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
- Strong English communication skills required; bilingual proficiency in Korean or Spanish preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP B1, retail sales/BI reporting, category management, and gross profit (GP) analysis preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in sales, grocery retail, merchandising, or a related field; multi-store or category management experience in the CA region preferred.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean and insurable driving record; experience coordinating multi-store projects and new store openings preferred.
Benefits:- Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
- Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
- BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
- Company provided lunch
- Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
- Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
- Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
- Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
- DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy
- HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy
Work Hours:- MON-FRI, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Pay range: - $52,600 - 110,350 per year
*Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.
