Director Of Sourcing And Product Development

Director Of Sourcing And Product Development

As a Director of Sourcing and Product Development, you will play a critical role in the success of the overall sales performance of Rural King. This position will partner with various departments from Category Management and Store Operations to Inventory, Sourcing, and Marketing to drive results through execution of barn burners, pallet features, endcaps, sidekicks, clip strips, and margin bins.

Responsibilities include:

• Create, execute, and update planograms across all categories supporting all stores in line with the overall space merchandising strategy of the organization.
• Have full control of the feature selection, assortment planning, negotiation, and product lifecycle of the chosen items.
• Work closely with Category Managers on informing them of the selection chosen as well as the overall space merchandising strategy.
• Own the full life cycle of the additional skus.
• Focus on items for the Rudy calendar, Price Busters, Grand Opening specials, Harvest Card Giveaways, and Black Friday.
• Plan for 25% of the features to be new products to create excitement and foot traffic.
• Travel, as business dictates, to Rural King locations and vendors.
• Lead and drive impactful projects that directly contribute to the success and growth of Rural King.
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King's Thrive Leadership Program.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.