[Hiring] Regional Perishable Operations Manager @BJ's Wholesale Club

Role Description

The Regional Perishable Operations Manager will report directly to the Sr Director of Perishables. This multi-unit field leadership role is responsible for overseeing and driving a high level of execution and operational excellence within a network of clubs. This individual will have financial accountability for the clubs they oversee. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient execution of merchandising priorities, displays, and sales initiatives, while leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes and enhance overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executional Excellence:
  • Collaborate closely with the Sr. Director of Perishables to ensure the seamless execution of merchandising programs, marketing campaigns, and product flows across all club locations.
  • Work closely with the regional and club teams to maintain consistent standards in quality, ordering, training, and production, fostering a culture of driving sales and enhancing the member experience.
  • Identify areas of opportunity for improvement in club execution and implement merchandising strategies to achieve chain-wide consistency.
• Data Analysis and Insights:
  • Achieve Perishable sales and profitability plans for the region by leveraging data to assess sales and profitability performance, merchandising effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
  • Utilize analytical tools and methodologies to generate actionable insights, identify trends, and address opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with clubs, regional teams, and Merchandising teams to analyze sales and merchandising data, resolving any operational challenges or opportunities that may arise.
• Team Member Development:
  • Develop Club Manager, Fresh Manager, and Meat Manager skills to drive consistently high levels of execution, operational excellence, and member service.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing data analysis of trends, strength, and opportunities.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Establish strong communication channels with the Sr. Director of Perishables, CSC team, Club Operations, and DC Operations to address concerns, share insights, and align on strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with merchandising teams to ensure product selection and offerings align with merchandising segmentation strategy.
• Training and Succession Planning:
  • Work collaboratively with the Sr Director and Talent team to drive high execution of training programs that focus on increasing sales, improving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies.
  • Assist in succession planning efforts, identifying and positioning potential candidates for leadership roles within Fresh operations.
  • Participate in new club openings to ensure Merchandising & Training consistency with new Team Members.
  • Support the training organization, develop plans to transfer knowledge to club Team Members on perishable areas, from Club Managers to perishable Team Members.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in BJ's IS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience in perishable goods merchandising and operations is advantageous.

Requirements

• The Regional Manager or Fresh Operations will play a crucial role in driving the success and efficiency of fresh operations at BJ's Wholesale Club, contributing to the overall growth and profitability of the company.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

Company Description

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.