Labor & Production Planner
About the positionResponsibilities• Maintain relationship with key account supervisors within districts• Manage and execute sales goals according to market test objectives• Secure and implement all seasonal and non-seasonal activities• Ensure quality standards at store level year-round in all test stores as well as during global visits• Negotiate shelf placement and manage merchandising of both at shelf and display implementation in all categories requested (center store, seasonal, frozen, bakery, etc.) maintaining space allocated at all times• Manage delivery and credits of test product thru backdoor with direct invoicing• Guarantee timely deliveries via direct store delivery to avoid out-of-stocks• Conduct weekly retail audits and manage inventory• Review pricing and promotions are accurate for all Ferrero products• Rotate product codes and align with FQD guidelines• Check and resolve out of code or damaged product• Collect preliminary observations, research and planning for future innovation and new categories• Provide feedback on market tests and insights as directed via store manager feedback, buyer, Shoprite raw data and Dunhumby platform• Support in-store set up with agency in qualitative panels outside of New Jersey area based on location of test• Provide in-store audit support in qualitative panels outside New Jersey area based on location of test during high volume seasonal periods (when applicable)• Support the Comitato Osservatorio ad hoc requests of new product requested for research• Supervise and train part time seasonal auditors (when applicable)Requirements• Associate/Bachelor's Degree required; in Business, Marketing or related field• 4 - 7 years of merchandising experience• Specific Knowledge: Negotiation skills, Merchandising, Data analytics, Invoicing, Strong Knowledge of Retail Marketplace (primarily Shoprite), Excel proficient, PPT skills Apply tot his job