Merchandising Lead, M&A Integration (Remote w/Travel)

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The Merchandising Lead, M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) Integration is responsible for executing project plans (Systems, Staffing and Processes) that support the overall integration strategy from end to end. This individual will serve as a resource and coach to Area Staff and local Merchandising teams on conversion.

The individual in this position requires the ability to embrace and drive change throughout all phases of the Integration lifecycle. The individual will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate cross functionally, effective project management and excellent communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES
? Project Management: Executes the strategy and project plan required to achieve the conversion of existing Merchandising organization into USF systems and processes. Provide regular updates on activities and key deliverables; identify issues, trends, roadblocks, resource constraints, and resolve or escalate as needed. Drives achievement of key results for M&A Integration sites.
? Support Merchandising Leadership: Demonstrates a strong foundation in Merchandising processes, routines, tools and systems to effectively support and advise the organization. Serves as a resource and coach for Area and local Merchandising teams. Cultivates strong relationships and ensures alignment and support with Integration strategies and activities. Effectively brings leaders along on the change. Remains up to date with changes in US Foods procedures.
? Cross Functional Partnerships: Collaborates with other key functions and stakeholders to execute project plan activities including M&A Team, Shared Business Services, Excellence Teams, Network Planning, HR, Operations and other teams or partners as needed.
? Training: Implements a comprehensive training program focused on allowing teams to return to a 'business as usual' environment as quickly as possible after integration. Executes the training program including scheduling and conducting training sessions and tracking training completion to ensure compliance. Educates associates on USF Processes, routines and best practices.
? Data Conversion and Reporting: Maps the acquired portfolio of products to corresponding APN (Alliant or Asys Product Number); creates APNs through PIM (Product Information Management). Responsible for completion of process to recognize PAs (Purchasing Allowances) including aligning programs from existing agreements and rates and reports new items to Shared Business Services for set up. Tracks Purchase Orders for monthly PA billing.
? Best Place to Work: Promotes a genuine safety culture and encourages leaders to embrace the USF Safety culture. Role models and always prioritizes the value of safety. Is a steward of USF Culture. Champions a positive employee experience helping associates navigate change while driving engagement.
? Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:
? None

RELATIONSHIPS
? Internal: Mergers & Acquisition Team, Regional Functional leaders, Area Leaders, Local Leaders, IT, Network Planning, HR, SBS

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
? Remote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
? Seeking 5 years prior experience in a Merchandising role, where candidate gained both functional experience and deep business, problem solving expertise.
? Project management skills. Must be able to manage multiple priorities / projects with the ability to track and report progress through effective project management techniques.
? Possesses outstanding written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively deliver high level presentations.
? Demonstrates a keen ability to influence others, particularly at the leadership level.
? The role requires advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
? Possess a solid understanding of business and merchandising acumen and can apply those successfully on a day-to-day basis.
? 25-50% Travel Required

EDUCATION
? Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
? N/A

LICENSES
? N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
? Thorough knowledge and experience of USF Merchandising related tools and technology including but not limited to: Shared Table, Sigma, & Prism.
? Food distribution experience.
? Proven track record of implementing high impact initiatives across a large organization.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
? Standard required physical activities including length of time performing each activity.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: OCCASIONALLY

WALK: OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE: OCCASIONALLY

SIT: CONTINUOUSLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): NEVER

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): NEVER

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 1: NEVER

CLIMB/BALANCE: NEVER

STOOP/SQUAT: NEVER

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 2: OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 4: CONTINUOUSLY

1 (Push/Pull: Dolly, cartons and boxes)

2 (Grasp Objects: Boxes and cartons)

3 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes and dolly)

4 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $75,600 - $122,400.

This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Grade: 14
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