Director Deli and Prepared Foods
Core
Strategic leadership for Deli and Prepared Foods categories, driving sales, profits, and operational excellence in a retail grocery environment.
Role type
Director of Prepared Foods (Strategic Business Partner)
Builds
High-performing deli and prepared food departments aligned with customer trends and competitive positioning
Domain
Retail Grocery / Food Service
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (category plans, merchandising assortments, buying programs)
Required skills
Strategic vision, financial forecasting, P&L management, merchandising strategy, procurement planning, food safety compliance, team leadership, market trend analysis, process standardization
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, multi-site retail experience, supermarket industry background
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and goals for Deli and Prepared Foods categories; Plan and direct merchandising and procurement programs; Direct category buying, pricing, selection, and promotional activities; Establish and monitor departmental budgets and P&L performance; Drive food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance; Partner with Merchandising, Operations, and Supply Chain teams; Develop prepared food programs aligned with customer trends and seasonal opportunities
Seniority
Director, executive-level management