Merchant - Meat & Food Processing

POSITION SUMMARY: The Meat and Food Processing Merchant is a category-specific merchant role responsible for all aspects of food preparation in the outdoors and at home. This positions goals include category strategy and growth planning, product assortment selection, product development, vendor negotiations, promotions and advertisements, sales and inventory data review.

This position requires strong analytical, communication and intrapersonal

skills:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and execute all aspects of category strategic planning. Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager and Finance Teams to develop category financial goals. Works cross-functionally with Retail Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics and others to achieve category goals.

• Organizes and directs review of assortment performance and review of competitive pricing.
• Oversees vendor pricing and program negotiations.

Works with vendors to select the right assortment of products for all channels of business (Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog, B2B).

• Manages product specifications, works with Product Development team for sourcing, forecasting, etc. Organizes and directs marketing plans for Proprietary branded products, working with Marketing, Photography, and other teams to execute strategy
• Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to help identify trends, optimize customer service levels, and maximize inventory productivity.
• Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to identify slow-moving inventory, overstocks and more.
• Responsible for financial planning process, monitoring customer reviews and quality issues, etc. Oversees all product information submission to Internet production team

Identifies market trends and develops product and price structure for products within Bass Pro Shops Proprietary Brands.

• Develops and selects items for promotional activity (Retail Flyers, Catalogs, Digital Promotions and more).

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.:

EXPERIENCE:

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Degree: BS Degree in Business or related field Years of

experience:

5+ years KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS:

AND ABILITY: Should be comfortable working with numbers and maintaining various spreadsheets and analyze data Excellent interpersonal communication

skills:

Computer literacy with strong Micro soft

skills:

Ability to monitor and identify market trends Strong analytical, organizational and time management

skills:

Ability to work and make good decisions even under pressure and still meet deadlines Ability to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and peers Strong problem solving and critical thinking

skills:

TRAVEL:

REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel required PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly walks, sit, stands and performs computer work Occasionally lifts up to 50lbs. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Develops strategic direction, goals, plans and policies for an area of responsibility. Sets broad objectives and is accountable for overall results in respective area of responsibility. Authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance.

Requires high degree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems. Full Time

Benefits:

Summary: Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions! Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary

benefits:

401k Retirement Savings Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick time Bass Pro Cares Fund And more! Bass Pro Shops is an equal

opportunity:

employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

Bass Pro Shops

About:

Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more.

In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best”

experience:

with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”