Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Las Cruces, NM

Merchandise Planner - Produce develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of produce. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Produce controls ordering, inventory, and quality of produce. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Produce may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Produce typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Produce Manager
  • Lowes
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • PAY-AND-SAVE, INC.

    JOB DESCRIPTION


    JOB TITLE: Produce Manager

    DEPARTMENT: Produce

    CATEGORY: All Locations


    II. OVERVIEW:

    This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies of the Produce Manager. The incumbent may be assigned other duties and responsibilities.


    III. JOB SUMMARY:

    To comply with Lowe's company policies, standards, security measures and regulations. Proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position contributes to and ensures achievement of proper Produce conditions. Maximizes store sales and profitability by ensuring the execution of promotional and merchandising programs in accordance with Lowe's policies and procedures. Serves as a model for customer service and other vital behaviors, and instills this value in all teammates. Creates an environment for continual learning and encourages an open dialogue among teammates. Provides leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Lowe's guiding principles, core values, and vision.


    IV. JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

    - Responsible To:

    - Store Manager / Produce Merchandiser / Produce Director


    - Teammates Supervised:

    - All assigned teammates in the produce dept.


    - Inter-Relationships:

    - Frequent contact with all teammates, customers, corporate office and vendors. Occasional contact with teammates from other locations.


    V. JOB DUTIES:

    - Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality and turnover for maximum sales.

    - Must be thoroughly familiar with all products carried in the department, including being fully knowledgeable in the difference ( price, taste, preparation or use ) between the many varieties and types of produce in every family group.

    - Make effective and objective decisions regarding operational choices in work procedures. Over see inventory of the produce department, new product purchases, scheduling and other situations where multiple factors must be considered and weighed to maximize operating results.

    - Control level of damaged and spoiled/out of date products and ensures proper disposition of same according to company policy.

    - Assess staffing needs; interviews and hires produce terammates and ensures produce teammates are able to identify and hire qualified candidates to meet the staffing needs; coordinates with the store manager.

    - Terminates poor performing teammates when required.

    - Ensure that all teammates are courteous to customers and that requests, and complaints are handled promptly and courteously.

    - Check and verify that produce received, to ensure that listed on vendor invoices items are delivered, check product for quality, count or weight and conditions.

    - Communicate and coordinate with Store Manager to provide feedback from the store.

    - Follow approved procedures for receiving product, pricing, marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.

    - Implement and follow department merchandising plan.

    - Responsible for training department teammates.

    - Interface with manufacturer's and sales representatives; evaluate vendor promotions in accordance with company policy to select and purchase those products that provide savings benefits with a goal of increasing sales, inventory turnover and customer traffic in the store.

    - Conduct department walks in accordance with Management Awareness. Ensures that all produce teammates are trained to conduct department walks in accordance with Management Awareness.

    - Responsible for efficient and effective delegation of duties to achieve maximum performance of teammates including proper follow-up to assure satisfactory performance.

    - Responsible for maintaining signs, pricing, refrigerated cases and display shelves, by implementing scheduled inspections of those areas.

    - Responsible for informing, training and motivating department teammates and to implement disciplinary actions when required to correct behavior that involves policy violations or actions that have an adverse effect on the produce department operating performance or may potentially have such effects on the store or its affiliations.

    - Keep work area maintained appropriately to ensure a safe work environment for teammates and customers.

    - Must be able to perform other duties.

    - Responsible for department compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines

    - Work with department teammates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies.

    - Constantly interacts with teammates to ensure that all teammates understands Lowe's expectations.

    - Constantly interacts with customers.

    - Ensures that all Management Awareness policies and goals are maintained at all times in the produce department.

    - Adhere to all compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines


    VI. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Training and Experience:

    - High School Diploma or equivalent required. College background preferred. 5 years experience in the produce department operations. Completion of a management training program or equivalent combination of education and experience.


    Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

    - Knowledge of various types of produce products. Knowledge and ability to operate produce department equipment. Ability to read and write English. Good customer relations skills. Ability to calculate gross margins and retail prices. Ability to manage effectively.


    Licenses, Registration and Certification:

    - None.


    VII. WORKING CONDITIONS:

    - Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas and damp, humid conditions. Works on wet or slippery surfaces. Noise level normally moderate. Can be extreme when power tools or other equipment are in use. Subject to communicable disease.


    VIII. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    - Heavy work- exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking and/ or standing up to a significant degree. Must be able to climb, stand, bend, push or pull, twist, grasp, squeeze,stoop, kneel, squat, reach, handle, finger and feel. Subject to psychological stress.

  • 19 Days Ago

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Produce Clerk
  • Lowe's Markets
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive li...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Produce Associate
  • Sam's Club
  • LAS CRUCES, NM OTHER
  • Position Summary...Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As a part of ou...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Produce Clerk
  • Lowe's Market - Las Cruces 057
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive li...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Produce Clerk
  • Lowes
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • PAY-AND-SAVE, INC.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Produce ClerkDEPARTMENT: ProduceCATEGORY: All LocationsII. OVERVIEW:This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Produce Assistant
  • Natural Grocers
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • Salary RangeUSD $16.00/Hr. - Overview The Job in a Nutshell The Produce Assistant is responsible for assisting the Produce Manager in the successful operation and profitability of the produce departme...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • AutoZone's Part-Time Retail Sales Associates drive sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer expecta...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Frontline Cashier
  • Wal-Mart
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Position Summary... Want to make a lot of people's day? Our Member Frontline Cashier Associates are the heart of our fro...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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In-Store Shopper
  • Albertsons
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Job Description A Day in the Life: As the In-Store Shopper you will have the opportunity to be the best and select "the ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Salesperson
  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Member Assist Cart Attendant>
  • Sam's Club
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Sam's Club - JobID: WD176328 [Retail Associate / Team Member] As a Membership Assistant at Sam's Club, you'll: Provide c...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier - Store
  • Travelcenters of America, Inc.
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Location: Cashier - Store in Las Cruces, NM at TravelCenters of America **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified **Jo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Bonus per visit!
  • LMS
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • ** Part-Time Retail Merchandiser - Bonus per visit!** **Job Category****:** Merchandising **Requisition Number****:** PA...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bookseller - Temporary
  • Barnes and Noble
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • **Bookseller - Temporary** **Location** NM - Las Cruces - Mesilla Valley Mall - 2144 **Classification** Temporary **Job ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated population was 101,712, making it the second largest city in the state, after Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the largest city in both Doña Ana County and southern New Mexico. The Las Cruces metropolitan area had an estimated population of 213,849 in 2017. It is the principal city of a metropolitan statistical area which encompasses all of Doña Ana County and is part of the larger El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area. Las Cruces is the economic and...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs
$57,967 to $78,696
Las Cruces, New Mexico area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago