Job Description

About Us

We’re FreshDirect, we’ve offered the best selection of fresh food since 2002, and we can proudly say that we pioneered online grocery shopping. From our state-of-the art facility in the Bronx, we provide grocery delivery to the greater New York City metropolitan area, with seasonal service to eastern Long Island and the Jersey Shore. FreshDirect is building a better food system by bringing people closer to the highest quality, freshest food possible through a best-in-class delivery experience. We do this by having higher standards, sourcing locally and sustainably, and caring more for the people and communities we serve.

The Role

The Prepared Foods & Bakery Manager creates comprehensive category strategies to meet customer needs and organizational goals. Responsibilities include developing the innovation pipeline and assortment strategy, determining pricing strategy, leading vendor negotiations, and providing thought leadership on trends and innovation. The position also focuses on driving a consumer-centric selling culture through Assortment, Site Planning, and Pricing activities. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success within a merchandising function, including product sourcing and selection, eCommerce site selling strategies, and the grocery supply chain, and is interested in joining a team of passionate food experts at FreshDirect.

What You’ll Do

· Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting organizational business plans

· Leads innovation pipeline for manufactured SKUs, in partnership with R&D team and operations.

· Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (i.e. final approval for all assortment decisions)

· Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation

· Leads vendor negotiation and develops effective, collaborative relationships

· Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Assortment, Site Planning, and Pricing responsibilities.

· Establish base and promotional pricing for assigned categories that deliver on the FreshDirect strategy on-site and achieve targets for sales, gross margin and units

· Manages performance for assigned category including Units per Order, Sales, Gross Margin and Scrap and customer metrics.

What You Bring

· Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills

· Analytically minded with strong organizational skills

· Excellent attention to detail and exceptional follow-through

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel

· Some project management experience, and an ability to manage mid-sized projects

· 5-8 years’ experience in Food, Grocery Retail, eCommerce, or related industry

· A true passion for food is a must!

· Scope: Partners with peers (i.e. similar level) in different functions within the Org. Contributes to cross-functional projects.

· Some Project Management experience. Ability to lead mid- to large-sized projects

· Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills

· Analytically minded with strong organizational skills

· Problem solver with excellent communication and organizational skills

· Adept at working in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, with an appetite for continuous learning

· Strong follow-up skills in managing requests and projects that span several weeks

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively

· A proven track record for process improvement

What we Offer

• The expected compensation for this role is $90,332-$106,273-per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: Our state-of-the-art campus is located in the Bronx, featuring an on-site gym, cafeteria and an employee market. We offer free on-site parking and provide an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
• People Investment: We offer job training to our operations and transportation team members to facilitate career advancement. Additionally, we invest in leadership development programs that provide opportunities for professional growth. We have also partnered with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
• Perks: Employees can take advantage of a 20% employee discount on online orders and at our wine store. Our on-site employee market showcases our products at substantial markdowns. Additionally, we organize vendor spotlights and engagement events that give employees the opportunity to experience our products firsthand.

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.

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