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Dollar General

MERCHANDISING INITIATIVES PROJECT MANAGER

Dollar General Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

Retail · 10,001+ employees

Oct 03
project-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager oversees key cross-functional merchandising initiatives to deliver strategic value and optimize productivity. They are responsible for gathering data, managing project milestones, and ensuring successful implementation through collaboration with internal and external partners.

What they look for

Project Management Merchandising Space Planning Supply Chain Retail Knowledge Data Analysis Strategic Planning Cross-functional Collaboration Issue Resolution Reporting Microsoft Office Communication Detail-oriented Problem Solving Vendor Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of project management experience, preferably in retail or construction. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.

Full description

Job Responsibility

  • Manages key cross-functional and strategic projects for merchandising to deliver significant value for the company; works throughout the organization to define, deliver, and measure project results while providing project management and analytics to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved (50%)
  • Gathers and interprets information to identify key project elements including data related to planograms, fixtures, items, and labor, while recommending changes to optimize productivity, reduce costs, or minimize risks (20%)
  • Works with internal and external partners to drive timely issue resolution during rollout and implementation processes while maintaining weekly and monthly project status reporting to management (20%)
  • Travels for initiative projects as required during implementation to ensure vendor compliance, execution, and accuracy (10%)

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to organize, prioritize, be detail-oriented, and operate as a self-starter
  • Ability to proactively anticipate problems and identify appropriate actions and solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to partner, coordinate, and delegate to all levels of management
  • Strong merchandising, space planning, supply chain, and retail knowledge with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with project management and reporting tools preferred

Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree required and/or a minimum of four or more years of project management experience across multiple projects, preferably within a retail or construction environment.

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

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