Job Details

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Merchandising Team. This role is responsible for maintaining our vast product database, managing a team, developing strategic relationships with vendor partners, managing the product portfolio, analyzing and sourcing categories to deliver the most competitive cost of ownership.

This position will be on-site and may be located local to our Walnut Creek, CA, Salt Lake City, UT or Gilbert, AZ locations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Managing a team with up to 10 employees.

Travel Requirements:Approximately up to 25%.

Duties and Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Supervisory:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations within the Merchandising department.
• Create, organize, distribute, oversee and review work of team members.

Vendor and Product Database Management:

• Ensure product details including pricing, descriptions and supporting information are timely and accurately maintained in the ERP.
• Develop product knowledge with team and communicate pertinent knowledge within the company systems and to other company team members and teams.
• Maintain vendor records within the ERP to ensure proper pricing, contact information and supporting documentation.

Inventory Management:

• Evaluate current inventory and sales trends overall and by locations to forecast recommended pre-season inventory buys.
• Negotiate markdowns and returns with vendors to maximize product retirement.

Analysis:

• Stay updated on all competitive situations for key items and react when necessary.
• Analyze category to determine item selection and SKU rationalization to maximize sales and profits.
• Oversee managed vendors with reporting, analysis and recommendations.

Strategic & Continuous Improvement:

• Work cross-functionally with other teams and leaders to maximize awareness and create 360 view of user experience.
• Strive to continuously obtain new, improved or replacement products that enable the company to achieve its strategic product offering goal.

Other:

• Work closely and cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing departments in new product offerings and development.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to facilitate and organize the product portfolio, ensuring it meets customer needs and aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by management to address and provide effective support of the company mission, values and goals.

Requirements

Experience Required

• 2+ years of people management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, brand management, product management, demand planning, purchasing, or related field.
• ERP/PIM experience.

Must Have / Must Have Skills:

• Strong aptitude for retail math and ability to apply mathematical concepts to pricing models, percentages, rounding, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Must Have Soft Skills

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead and obtain results through others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent in oral and written communication.
• Strong planning skills.

About Us:

L.N. Curtis & sons is a privately owned and operated corporation that provides Tools for Heroes. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Operational centers are located in Salt Lake City, Utah; Kent, Washington; Santa Fe Springs, California; and Gilbert, Arizona. Established in 1929, L.N. Curtis & sons is the premier distributor of first responder equipment and actively sells and services in the United States. The company is focused on servicing the thirteen Western states and the U.S. Government worldwide. L.N. Curtis & sons is committed to supplying the fire and law enforcement industry with the most modern, safe and effective products available. L.N. Curtis & sons is a company whose principal product is service, whose principal resource is people, and whose principal purpose is to be a distinguished leader in the field of supplying and servicing emergency responder equipment.

L.N. Curtis & sons is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ...@lncurtis.com.