Associate Merchandise Manager (Store Support Center, Overland Park, KS)
Core
Develop merchandising strategies and deliver profitable sales results for Impulse, Consumables, Toys, Stationery, and Holiday categories across Ace Retail Group's 250+ stores.
Role type
Associate Merchandising Manager
Builds
Product assortments, advertising initiatives, and category performance plans for neighborhood hardware stores.
Domain
Retail (Hardware/DIY/B2B)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Assortment planning, category development, financial KPI management, supplier relationship management, demand forecasting, competitor analysis, project management, data analysis (Excel), retail operations knowledge.
Preferred skills
Business Management degree, experience in merchandising or buying, familiarity with digital marketing platforms.
Technologies
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint), Ace planograms.
Responsibilities
Lead category development for assigned segments; analyze sales trends and economic conditions; negotiate costs, discounts, and freight terms; manage vendor relationships and trade shows; develop semiannual forecasts; execute Line Review processes; collaborate with store operations and inventory management.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC