Shelf Edge Project Leader- DFW Region

Responsibilities:

Job Summary: Supports Shelf Edge

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Provides support and performance feedback for Project Leaders
• Coordinates with Construction/General Contractors/Fixture Delivery and Installation companies as required for successful project completion
• Ensures that all Project Leaders comply with weekly SharePoint requirements
• Review and verify the accuracy of all deliverables produced by Project Leaders to include but not limited to daily category work, schedules, milestone adherence, presentations, timely status project reports and post walk documentation
• Oversees work schedule of Project Leaders
• Focuses on personal development of Project Leaders
• Ensures reset notices are created by the Project Leader for vendor/broker resources for all center store projects
• Manages multiple WTW projects at once
• Orders fixtures and equipment required for all center store projects and verifies delivery and installation including new stores, remodels, Special Projects and WTW activities
• Creates project plan and coordinates with Construction & operations team
• Collaborates with Merchandising Floor Planner to develop cost estimates for preliminary & overall scope budget
• Manages facility costs including fixtures / equipment, change orders and plan modifications
• Communicates the project plan to Store Operations and Merchant stakeholders
• Communicates scope of each project to the Project Leader
• Communicates schedule changes & updates to Project Leader
• Provides weekly project status to WTW stakeholders on all center-store projects
• Schedules and conducts periodic meetings with Construction, FA Procurement, Merchandising Floor Planners and Shelf Edge Sign Team
• Develops new fixture types to improve merchandising presentation and efficiency
• Schedules and conducts store pre-meeting and merchandise post-walk
• Maintains accurate center-store layout via AutoCAD software
• Reconciles final cost against project budget with Construction + Design

Education and Experience preferred

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 3+ years of experience in retail operations, inventory management, or supply chain
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager I
• Experience successfully working complex issues with cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in budgeting and expense tracking / control
• PMP certification

Key Competencies preferred

• Knowledge of AutoCAD LT
• Proficiency in SharePoint, Business Intelligence, JDA floor planning, and Autodesk
• Advanced PC skills, including MS Office as software required by the job
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced planning and time-management skills
• Advanced verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Advanced interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects; attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize for optimum achievement
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond to requests from Shelf Edge Leadership and Merchandising Floor Planners in a timely, effective, accurate manner
• Ability to think creatively, coordinate appropriate resources to overcome obstacles, and implement strategic opportunities
• Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis

• Ability to create and lead change

• Ability to learn and understand the H-E-B markets, categories, and systems

• Self-directed with little or no supervision required to achieve goals

• Initiative; willingness to take risks

Physical and Other Requirements

• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel over 75% of the time, by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
• Regularly lift up to 20 lbs; occasionally lift 20 lbs or more

10-2011