Director, Private Label
Northgate Markets, Anaheim, CA, United States
Director, Private Label
The Director of Private Label is responsible for developing the company's strategy to deliver a highly curated and differentiated line of own-brand Private Label products across all product categories and departments (Fresh and Center Store). The Director will partner closely with all category owners and sales leaders to fulfill key assortment needs and deploy various branded product strategies to support category growth and strategy while fulfilling customer needs. This collaborative leader will work closely with R&D, the category team's, sourcing and replenishment and marketing on product and brand development and the 360-implementation lifecycle. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Private Label Development by working collaboratively with category owners and sales leaders, developing a proprietary and differentiated private label program that is unique to Northgate and builds brand equity, sales and Work closely with category owners to develop products that fulfill key category roles for value, price position, uniqueness, quality and Partners with Category Management, Sourcing and Replenishment to ensure vendor sourcing and selection meets our requirements for quality, costs, service level and consistency. Develops, delivers and manages annual and quarterly product goals including but not limited to product development, sales and sales penetration, gross margin and other KPI' Partnering with quality control ensuring that all private label items consistently deliver against our defined quality and AMFE standards. Acts as the Committee Leader for Private Label development, assessment and approval and ensures committee governance is defined and adhered to with the greater organization. Partners with Marketing develop well-established and defined branding associated with product and packaging representation and consumer go-to market strategies. Collaborates highly within the organization(support center and store-wide) to ensure solid understanding and regular communication of performance vs. stated company goals. Competency Highlight: Strategic mindset:
Sees the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain a competitive advantage. Build effective teams:
Recognizes that leveraging each team member is critical to achieving team goals. Places team goals ahead of own goals. Develops talent:
Places a high priority on developing others. Develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Drives engagement:
Creates a positive and motivating work environment that makes people feel their contributions are visible and valued Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and organizational dynamics. Drives for results:
Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. Pushes self and others to achieve results. Balances Stakeholders:
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Courage:
Ability to challenge the norms respectfully and share diverse perspectives. Manages Ambiguity:
Operating effectively, even when the way forward is not clear. Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and organizational dynamics. Position Requirements and Conditions: Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 5 years Hispanic Retail or related experience Experience in private label development is preferred Knowledge of Hispanic consumer behaviors and preferences Purchasing, sales and marketing experience is required Special consideration is given to applicants who have completed the WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program (RMCP). Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required: Skilled in the following areas using internal, market, or other data: Customer Experience Food costing Product development cycles Sales analysis, profitability and planning Demonstrated excellence in category and assortment planning Excellent financial and data analysis capabilities Supply chain and sourcing knowledge Able to discuss and negotiate: Terms Lower cost of goods Menu pricing Excellent communication, team building and consensus building skills Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred written and verbal Ability to lead and run project plans as well as develop and deliver presentations to internal company teams Has perseverance and the ability to drive complicated projects to a successful conclusion Has the ability to motivate and influence others who have no direct reporting relationship Salary - $160K to $188K Physical Demands and Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or The employee must frequently walk, talk or hear, and reach with the hands and arms; occasionally, the employee must crouch or The employee must occasionally exert or lift to __ pounds carrying boxes of records and forms and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires frequent visits to stores and within our operating regions. This job is on site at the Anaheim Support Center. The work environment is typical of an office and retail store. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Important Disclaimer Notice: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Director of Private Label is responsible for developing the company's strategy to deliver a highly curated and differentiated line of own-brand Private Label products across all product categories and departments (Fresh and Center Store). The Director will partner closely with all category owners and sales leaders to fulfill key assortment needs and deploy various branded product strategies to support category growth and strategy while fulfilling customer needs. This collaborative leader will work closely with R&D, the category team's, sourcing and replenishment and marketing on product and brand development and the 360-implementation lifecycle. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Private Label Development by working collaboratively with category owners and sales leaders, developing a proprietary and differentiated private label program that is unique to Northgate and builds brand equity, sales and Work closely with category owners to develop products that fulfill key category roles for value, price position, uniqueness, quality and Partners with Category Management, Sourcing and Replenishment to ensure vendor sourcing and selection meets our requirements for quality, costs, service level and consistency. Develops, delivers and manages annual and quarterly product goals including but not limited to product development, sales and sales penetration, gross margin and other KPI' Partnering with quality control ensuring that all private label items consistently deliver against our defined quality and AMFE standards. Acts as the Committee Leader for Private Label development, assessment and approval and ensures committee governance is defined and adhered to with the greater organization. Partners with Marketing develop well-established and defined branding associated with product and packaging representation and consumer go-to market strategies. Collaborates highly within the organization(support center and store-wide) to ensure solid understanding and regular communication of performance vs. stated company goals. Competency Highlight: Strategic mindset:
Sees the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain a competitive advantage. Build effective teams:
Recognizes that leveraging each team member is critical to achieving team goals. Places team goals ahead of own goals. Develops talent:
Places a high priority on developing others. Develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Drives engagement:
Creates a positive and motivating work environment that makes people feel their contributions are visible and valued Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and organizational dynamics. Drives for results:
Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. Pushes self and others to achieve results. Balances Stakeholders:
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Courage:
Ability to challenge the norms respectfully and share diverse perspectives. Manages Ambiguity:
Operating effectively, even when the way forward is not clear. Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and organizational dynamics. Position Requirements and Conditions: Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 5 years Hispanic Retail or related experience Experience in private label development is preferred Knowledge of Hispanic consumer behaviors and preferences Purchasing, sales and marketing experience is required Special consideration is given to applicants who have completed the WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program (RMCP). Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required: Skilled in the following areas using internal, market, or other data: Customer Experience Food costing Product development cycles Sales analysis, profitability and planning Demonstrated excellence in category and assortment planning Excellent financial and data analysis capabilities Supply chain and sourcing knowledge Able to discuss and negotiate: Terms Lower cost of goods Menu pricing Excellent communication, team building and consensus building skills Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred written and verbal Ability to lead and run project plans as well as develop and deliver presentations to internal company teams Has perseverance and the ability to drive complicated projects to a successful conclusion Has the ability to motivate and influence others who have no direct reporting relationship Salary - $160K to $188K Physical Demands and Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or The employee must frequently walk, talk or hear, and reach with the hands and arms; occasionally, the employee must crouch or The employee must occasionally exert or lift to __ pounds carrying boxes of records and forms and frequently exert or lift moderate amounts of Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires frequent visits to stores and within our operating regions. This job is on site at the Anaheim Support Center. The work environment is typical of an office and retail store. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Important Disclaimer Notice: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.