Job Description
At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.
Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The CGO Manager will oversee all Itasca-related activities across all HGG Banners. The manager will be responsible for training CGO Analysts and reinforcing Itasca Best Practices to ensure order accuracy and maintain in-stock conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Continuously look for ways to improve efficiencies and implement processes to review, analyze, and evaluate information within the CGO system to optimize store inventory levels and replenishment.
- Manage / facilitate the training, deployment and execution of all phases of Magic.
- Be the contact and escalation point for all merchandising and data issues impacting Magic.
- Expand / optimize the list of Metrics for reporting, new items, OOS, seasonal lift on key items.
- Review metrics for remediation plans and opportunities.
- HGG Contact point for Itasca for all business process discussions.
- Train / elevate all CGO analysts on best practices to best support stores.
- Identify Supply Chain optimization opportunities.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
Preferred bachelor's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in merchandising and a strong knowledge of the Hispanic Foods industry; or an acceptable combination of education and experienceStrong knowledge of the fundamental concepts and processes to support store operations, store-level inventory, and assortment management.Ability to comfortably engage with store personnel, Category Managers, and lead corporate meetings.Excellent computer skills with a working proficiency with MS Office Suite including advanced skill in MS Excel and space management programs.Good analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize, manage and complete multiple assignments and meetings.Meet deadlines while adapting to regularly changing work priorities.Demonstrates proficient verbal and written communications skills.Ability to work independently and with multiple cross functional team members.Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities :While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools or controls.Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.The work environment is that typical of an office.Ability to lift 20 plus lbs.IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.