Own Brand Lead - Health and Beauty

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**Meijer Rewards**

* Weekly pay
* Scheduling flexibility
* Paid parental leave
* Paid education assistance
* Team member discount
* Development programs for advancement and career growth

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To drive business growth as a project manager and an ambassador of private label brand equity.

**What You'll be Doing:**

* Manages product development project execution for line extensions, new line launches, label redesigns, product reformulations & sourcing initiatives, from the point of concept ideation through product launch.
* Collaborates with and leads cross-functional teams (Label/Packaging Design, Sourcing, Compliance, Regulatory, Analytics, Legal and Consumer Insights) during the product development and commercialization processes.
* Responsible for supporting the category review process for Own Brand by developing fact-based market, trade, and trend data, shopper insights and best practices.
* Influence overall Merchandising business objectives by collaborating with and supporting the execution of Own Brand business strategies and plans.
* Work closely with merchants with onboarding new vendors to ensure timely execution of vendor set up, item set up, and ongoing item and price maintenance.
* Collaborate with Marketing in support of brand and product launch and consumer activation.
* Monitor business performance & market trends to provide profitable recommendations for new items/line extensions & promotions.
* Key contact for vendors during commercialization process. Must understand supplier options and capabilities by conducting reviews, attending trade shows and visiting manufacturing facilities.
* Responsible for weekly business reporting to Merchants & Directors as well as post-launch analysis, insights on sales performance, & price/promo opportunities. While final P&L accountability resides with the Merchant business owner, the Own Brand Lead shares responsibility for the business that they support.

**What You Bring with You (Qualifications):**

* Business (or related) bachelor’s degree or retail experience preferred.
* 4+ years of brand management, marketing, merchandising, own brand, product development, sourcing / supply chain, project management, or similar experience is required.
* Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
* Self-starter, proactive, strong work ethic.
* Ability to blend creativity and analytics to address business challenges.
* Understanding of P&L terminology and fundamentals.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be a business leader and calculated risk taker.
* Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.