Vice President, Merchandising - Vitamins & HBA

Overview

The VP of Vitamins-Health & Beauty Merchandising will be responsible for all aspects of merchandising and financial performance for Sprouts’ vitamins and health & beauty departments. The candidate will lead, motivate and hold the team accountable for delivering a differentiated business through assortment, innovation/differentiation, and customer experience while driving sales and margin. The role will be critical in developing process, systems, controls, and then leading deployment strategies.

The VP role requires a high level of collaboration across multiple teams including Merchandising, Operations, Marketing and MP&A. #LI-AD1

• Develop high-level merchandising strategy and direction for Vitamins & HBA, which includes short and long-term targets
• Drive innovation that leads the market and creates meaningful differentiation
• Set category performance standards and track progress on achieving goals
• Lead and manage Vit/HBA leadership towards the achievement of organizational goals
• Mentor the teams’ professional development and evaluate their effectiveness to drive individual and department success
• Leverage business intelligence tools:
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  BI, SPINs, space to sales, supplier input to analyze department performance, retail trends, and consumer behavior in order to identify insights and develop new strategies
• Approve product selection and assortment plans; oversee supplier negotiations, product pricing and promotions
• Work cross‑functionally across Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Sprouts brand and Marketing to achieve results
• Develop efficient processes that prompt collaboration and aid in decision making to flex with the ever‑changing business environment.
• Balance demands from enterprise‑wide strategies with the need to be local and a reflection of our communities
• Work closely with IT and supply chain to upgrade and connect the varied systems used for planning and assortment
• Collaborate with the senior merchandising leadership team to achieve company goals and develop a larger merchandising strategy
• Lead change efforts and accountability for the team
• Provide regular feedback and challenge the status quo

Essential job functions

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience, MBA preferred
• 15+ years of Retail Merchandising experience
• Experience turning businesses around through strategy and tactics
• Possess a strong knowledge of Merchandising, Supply Planning, and Forecasting
• Ability to motivate and develop a successful high‑performing team
• Experience implementing systems and ability to improve business processes
• Supplier relationship and negotiation skills
• Strong strategic and tactical skills; ability to see the big picture and identify major issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Curiosity
• Drive for Results
• Leading Change
• Strategic Planning
• Motivating and Developing Teams
• Communication

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family’s health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

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