ABOUT US

The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.

The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).

Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Vice President, Food Service (Bakery/Deli) - Modesto, CA

Job Summary :

The Vice President of Food Service provides strategic leadership, corporate direction, fiscal responsibility and accountability across respective departments. The position is responsible for providing a customer experience for assigned product area, across banners that maximize revenue goals. The position directs and coordinates the product life cycle to ensure the company reflects current product trends in the market and public response to products. The position partners with the store operations and pricing and promotions to develop effective pricing approach, and for the improvement in product selection, inventory levels and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Lead team members in the successful and sustainable execution of strategic objectives, plans, programs and related activities within budget.
• Develop direct reports, goals, and analytics to support product categories.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing.
• Lead Senior Category Managers to ensure the correct product and inventory levels are available in response to demand.
• Build product opportunities by banner through product lines that meet regional product demand and customer demand.
• Maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure competitive pricing, supply and availability.
• Lead design of current and future merchandising strategies by banner.
• Collaborate with banner store operations management, marketing, procurement to maximize product life cycle.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  

Hiring pay range: $225,000.00 - 260,000.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

· Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously with multiple deadlines.

· Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

· Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

· Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Proven team leader with the ability to delegate effectively.

· Strong supervisory skills – managing conflict, performance management, providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, motivating employees

· Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain concepts and methodologies

· Strong skills with procurement buying systems and Excel

Education : Four-year college degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience.

Experience : Fifteen years of direct related experience. Ten years experience in Management, Supervisory and/or Leadership experience

Other: Approximately 20% travel

Physical : Basic office environment: ability to; sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects

Reference: req34814

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.