SAS Retail Looking for Full Time Reset Coordinator SAS at Boston, MA  Full Time

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US-MA-Boston

Full Time Reset Coordinator SAS

SAS RetailServicesprovides national retail merchandising services to a host of fortune 500 CPG companies, distributors, and wholesalers, within the grocery, mass, home/hardware, and drug channels.

We are looking to add a Reset Coordinator to our team. This associate is responsible for all aspects regarding the scheduling, coordination, and execution of HEB merchandising projects. This role works with new store openings, remodels, refreshes, and other store-specific merchandising activities, maintaining the integrity of the project for any changes made. This position reports to the Market Supervisor.

**Travel will be required for this position**

Our people are what make SAS Retail Services a great place to work. All of us work hard to win for the customer – some of the nation’s largest retailers – and that’s what makes it fun, the drive to do whatever it takes to get the job done. APPLY TODAY!

What We Offer
– Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days.
– Short and Long-Term Disability
– 401(K) Plan
– Generous paid time off.
– Paid training and ongoing career development certifications and courses.
Responsibilities:
– Develop execution plans for all store merchandising plans and market department, including identifying resource needs, time, daily schedules and weekly project workflow.
– Coordinate and develop schedule plan for new stores/projects and organize products and fixture staging to meet each project’s needs.
– Manage and direct the new store/remodel team at assigned projects, successfully executing merchandising plans within deadline.
– Communicate project resource needs, timing, and other requirements to execution teams in a timely manner.
– Maintain project integrity for any changes made due to partial resets, project updates, and any other changes made in the store.
Qualifications:
– BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
– Thorough Grocery and Market Department knowledge, minimum 2-3 years merchandising background.
– Previous management background preferred.
– Extensive technical knowledge, skills, and understanding of key In-House software.
– Strong analytical skill and ability to problem solve.
– Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
– Strong people and process management skills, with the ability to move forward with multiple projects at the same time while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
– Ability to maintain confidentiality.
– Team oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.

The Companyis one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

Retail Operations Specialist (ROS) will serve as informational conduit between retail operations, clients/Retail Client Services Manager (RCSM) and the local markets. ROS will provide analytical support and direction to retail management by synthesizing upstream information and creating actionable reporting and prioritization for the field. Reports to Director of Retail Operations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Execution
– Objectives – Ensure compliance in regard to distribution, new item speed to shelf and all other pertinent client objectives.
– Pre Audit Planning – Facilitate client retail visits/audits in assigned region.
– Routing/Store Routing Maintenance (SRM) – Responsible for oversight of routing execution and SRM process.
– Perform RCSM responsibilities for regional clients (if applicable).
– Review and approve all cycle activities.
– Gatekeeper of ARTS data (surveys, notes, doc locker, etc.).
Tracking
– Post Audit – Consolidate retail audits and provide feedback/follow up for actions needed to Manager Retail Operations (ROM)s and Director Retail Operations (DRO)s.
– Onboarding – Gatekeeper of 30/60/90 day feedback. Track new hires productivity/results and provide feedback to DROs/ROMs
– Core Roster – Work with Retail Supervisor team to ensure accuracy.
Training/Staffing
– TA/TR – Serve as single point of contact with Talent Acquisition (TA)/Total Rewards (TR) in regards to hiring and onboarding process. Assist with requisition and approval process
– Training – Facilitate and enhance training process for retail operations / direct retail teams (DRT). Work with DRT teams to identify “best in class” training materials and help cascade through Core DRO geographies. Create and maintain a tracking mechanism for cross training RSMs.
Communication
– Client/BDM Teams – Compile and consolidate information flow from client/BDM teams.
– Priorities – Main communicator (written & oral) of cycle priorities, promotional activities and special projects to Retail Management Team.
– Field Intelligence – Relate findings to headquarter team and client as deducted from retail and/or field contacts and retail meeting feedback.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to20%

Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required) Associate’s Degreeor equivalent experience

(Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business Management

– 1-3 years of experience in Route based retail operations
– 4+ years of applicable work experience
– 2+ years of supervisor experience preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
– Ability to understand complex demands of a decentralized organization and meet challenging time lines.
– Strong functional experience in retail management.
– Expert level on iPAD/ARTS functionality.
– Solid understanding of Excel capabilities (Pivot table, Vlookup, etc.).
– Displays the ability to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic and enthusiastic communication.
– Demonstrates commitment to meeting or exceeding customer expectations, effectively solicits and responds to the needs of the customer both external and internal.
– Works cooperatively with others toward common group objectives, demonstrates respect for the ideas and contributions of other team members, cultivates positive relationships with other associates, and provides assistance and support to others.
– Microsoft Office Suite
– Customer/Client specific applications
– Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
– Strong prioritization skills
– Analytical and research Skills
– Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
– Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
– Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
– Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
– Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information RegardingThe Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The companyshall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.