Manager Schematic
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee the creation of schematics for approximately 15% of the store, focusing on categories with national strategies and lower degrees of locality (ex. Non-Foods, Frozen Foods)
- Leads team by example, empower team members, and provide technical and strategic guidance for team member development.
- Collaborates closely with National and Division merchant teams to achieve unified goals, maintaining a positive and constructive approach even in difficult situations
- Guides the team in developing high-impact, locally relevant schematics that enhance sales, profitability, and market share, while adhering to the Gold Standard and crucial deadlines
- Drives the team to meet key performance metrics and sets industry standards by applying knowledge, experience, and resources to achieve quantifiable results
- Allocates schematic resources efficiently, sets clear goals, monitors progress, and guides the team through challenges and changes smoothly
- Understands and manages Reset/NICI shelf activities, schematic tasks, timelines, and project milestones, ensuring timely issue escalation and risk mitigation.
- Expert in schematic tools and reporting & analytics, generating actionable insights and driving strategic results.
- Trains and develops team members, promotes technology enhancements, and strives for continuous improvement in schematic technology
- Provides clear and timely communication, shares insights and progress with stakeholders, and ensures alignment by completing the feedback cycle
- Possesses a strategic outlook, anticipates potential pitfalls, and leverages expert knowledge of schematics and technology to highlight schematic tools benefits for ACI shoppers.
- Embraces new ideas, challenges the status quo, and stays informed on current trends and developments in merchandising and schematics
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- Proficient in using PCs, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
- Expert knowledge of retail, CPGs, and shopping behavior.
- Broad knowledge of space planning/schematic tools (Symphony i2e, Apollo, Blue Yonder, Relex)
- Extensive knowledge of store reset activity, including implementing schematics at store
- Preferred knowledge of Albertsons Companies operations, including in-house data and OMNI tools, store stocking systems.
- Extensive knowledge of food and non-food products
- Proven strategic management experience, transforming vision into actionable strategies.
- Strong project management, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and champion new ideas and solutions.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with management.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, high initiative, and results orientation.
- Extensive understanding of the relationship between product and shelf space.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop talent.
- Team-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
- BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- 3 plus years of retail experience with expertise in space management technology.
- Preferred experience in a schematic production environment, space planning, or assortment planning.
- 2 plus years of managerial and supervisory experience in Merchandising, Marketing, or Retail Leadership.
- Previous experience in a Schematic Leadership role is preferred
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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