Job Description

This role is responsible for oversight of planograms and fixture & shelf-level accessory project management for New Stores, Remodels and Reflow projects impacting sales floor areas of the store. These projects are a key component of expanding our reach to serve new customers and support the flywheel to nourish people and the planet. Operational excellence is a key priority for this leader.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team responsible for planogram creation for all merchant areas supported by planograms in support of New Stores, Remodels, and Reflows as well as stand-alone fixture installation and selection of shelf-level accessories.
• Leads procedure, process, and tools for planogramming, stand-alone fixture installation and selection of shelf-level accessories (ex. pushers, dividers, gravity shelves).
• Consults and partners with Merchandising Execution, Floor Planning, and Store Design to review, plan and execute all projects within communicated deadlines.
• Oversees the project management of stand-alone fixture project installation and selection of shelf-level accessories in partnership with Store Design, Construction, Merchants and Macro Space Analytics.
• Serves as an integral part of the Merchandising Presentation leadership team, cultivating partnerships to ensure understanding of evolving merchandising strategies, special projects and intersection of this team’s work with the run the business resets.
• Leads adoption and change management in support of changes to tools and processes.
• Leads team project tracking and risk escalation to leadership.
• Breaks down milestone-based timelines into task level work for the team to establish clear expectations on projects.
• Institutes validation mechanisms to ensure operational excellence in deliverables, budget and timing.
• Works closely with stakeholders includes Store Design, Retail Operations, Merchants and Macro Space Analytics to troubleshoot obstacles.
• Contributes to functional strategy development, priority setting, budget planning, and resource allocation.

Skills:

• Leadership and Navigation
  • Leverages business understanding and experience to effectively prioritize team and project activity.
  • Drives decision-making and team focus through solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
  • Ensures effective individual and team development opportunities are crafted, communicated, and implemented
• Consultation:
  • Works with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of Merchandising Presentation priorities, objectives, and anticipated outcomes.
  • Demonstrates active and empathetic listening skills.
  • Ensures recommendations and insights are shared with the appropriate leadership decision makers.
• Strategic Impact:
  • Demonstrates clear understanding of WFM strategic direction and how Merchandising Presentation contributes to company success
  • Demonstrates clear understanding of WFM strategic direction and how Merchandising Presentation contributes to company success
• Task and Project Management:
  • Assists in detailed task / project planning, including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
  • Integrates internal and external stakeholder information and perspective in task and project management.
  • Maintains open communication among all task / project stakeholders.
  • Oversees, directs and advises task / project leads.
  • Monitors outcomes and incorporates lessons learned into future task / project activity
• Industry and Business Acumen:
  • Demonstrates understanding of industry, market, and company dynamics and business drivers.
  • Demonstrates understanding of partner and competitor dynamics and business drivers.
  • Able to draw connections between industry and segment-specific market trends and understand the WFM business implications.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 0-2 years’ leadership experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Ability to physically perform general office requirements.
• Overnight travel required.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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