Regional Perishable Operations Manager

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

•        BJ’s pays weekly

•        Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

•        Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* 

                      o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

•        Benefit plans for your changing needs*

                      o Three medical plans**, Health Savings  Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending ​

•        401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

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 of 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.