Mgr Strategic Assortment

Job Summary: The Strategic Assortment Manager leads and oversees the Strategic Assorting team in developing customized assortment plans tailored to specific Orgill dealers while adhering to established planogram standards. In this role, the manager directs team efforts to collect, organize, and analyze key dealer inputs; including POS data, space audits, and market trends to drive data backed assortment strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with multiple stakeholders including but not limited to; Orgill Dealers, Sales, Vendors, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Assortment Planning.
• Communication of Assortment and Project Updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing the workflow of assigned Strategic Assorting Team members, including data analysis, assortment creation, and assortment maintenance.
• Coordinates the creation of assortments both digitally as well as physical setup at the Innovation Center.
• Oversees the maintenance of strategic assortments; including discontinued items.
• Identify, manage, and resolve data gaps to ensure accuracy, and completeness of information.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to prioritize, plan, and manage multiple initiatives, working independently to drive objectives, meet deadlines, and align departmental work with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members, providing clear direction, performance feedback, and support.
• Ability to manage internal teams and third-party partners, coordinating resources and workflows to ensure projects and operational tasks are completed efficiently and meet business standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Access for data analysis, reporting, and management of product or operational data.
• Use Space Planning Software to create and maintain Assortments.
• Ability to analyze processes and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the department.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and present information clearly to stakeholders.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Requires travel as deemed necessary. Valid driver’s license necessary.
• Must be willing to travel to company dealer markets as well as other trips as needed.
• 1-2 Years experience managing a team
• 5 years of experience with planogramming or working with a Merchandising or Assortment Planning team.