<p>We are looking for an experienced Merchandising Manager to join our team in the Old Bridge, New Jersey area. In this role, you will oversee the strategic planning and execution of grocery category initiatives, driving sales growth, profitability, and competitive advantage. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with vendors, members, and store owners while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary is 85,000 - 125,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, and PTO.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and achieve category objectives, including sales targets, gross profit margins, and promotional income.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional programs with vendors and brokers to enhance market competitiveness.</p><p>• Plan and execute weekly promotional campaigns with accurate sales forecasts and competitive pricing strategies.</p><p>• Prepare presentations and materials for committee meetings, including ad reviews, promotional pricing, and new product proposals.</p><p>• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and category performance to inform strategic decisions.</p><p>• Maintain and update product assortments, ensuring accuracy in item setup, costs, and data management.</p><p>• Manage vendor billing processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely error resolution.</p><p>• Conduct regular business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.</p><p>• Attend industry events to negotiate deals and secure promotions beneficial to the organization.</p>
<p><strong>Leadership & Department Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as an extension of the Controller, providing support across all departmental needs.</li><li>Lead, manage, and mentor a team of three Accounts Payable staff to ensure accurate and timely processing.</li><li>Establish and maintain standards for financial data quality, reporting accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Oversee the creation, organization, and ongoing maintenance of SOPs for the Accounts Payable division, ensuring all cross-department workflows are clearly documented.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full AP cycle, including vendor payments, contractor payments, and international transfers.</li><li>Process vendor payments using the approved weekly payment schedule, as well as urgent payments when necessary.</li><li>Pay U.S. and international contractors via wire transfer or other approved payment systems.</li><li>Oversee international payroll-related money transfers and ensure secure handling of global payments.</li><li>Implement and maintain best practices for AP operations, banking processes, and fraud-prevention protocols.</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance AP efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p><strong>Billing, Invoicing & Collections</strong></p><ul><li>Manage billing and invoicing across Amazon Vendor Central, retail clients, and wholesale partners.</li><li>Execute billing and payment processes that align with the company’s financial strategy.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate collections to support cash-flow objectives.</li><li>Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately.</li><li>Process refunds for rebates and product returns.</li></ul><p><strong>Credit Card & Expense Management</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure corporate credit card accounts are reconciled and paid on time.</li><li>Collaborate with department heads to gather required documentation and resolve credit card-related issues.</li><li>Open new credit card accounts and implement best practices for managing card programs, including point systems.</li><li>Track year-to-date expenses and analyze spending trends year-over-year.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance, Reporting & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review U.S. state tax reports and support general compliance activities.</li><li>Lead the design, implementation, and rollout of AP process improvements and system enhancements.</li><li>Maintain and optimize AP and banking systems to support departmental growth.</li><li>Shop and evaluate business insurance options annually and present recommendations for leadership review.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>401k</li></ul>
