Manager - Food Promotions; Domestic Planning

Overview

Lidl US is seeking the next Manager - Food Promotions to join our International Planning team. The Manager - Food Promotions is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager with tasks to profitably plan for weekly, monthly and seasonal food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives. The Manager is responsible for seasonal product promotional planning on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.

The role is also responsible for leading a team of employees. This position is based at Lidl US corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office per week.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, mentor, and manage multiple team members/analysts in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Implement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholders
• Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimization
• Support in planning and forecasting weekly and seasonal promotional assortments by the necessary deadlines
• Analyze past sales to adapt and improve future planning
• Prepare weekly market pricing research for promotional items
• Accurately maintain item planning in the promotional planning system (APT)
• Collaborate cross functionally with supply chain, marketing, IT and purchasing administration departments to troubleshoot potential issues and ensure deadlines are met
• Proof and ensure information accuracy of items in the promotional leaflet and digital assets
• Involvement of promotional strategy for each purchasing category; prepare and present during category reviews
• Coordination with purchasing team on new items setup for all seasonally listed items

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or related software
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape and market strategies for grocery promotions

• Merchandise planning experience
• Retail analytics background
• Ecommerce experience
• Data analytics experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field including two years in a supervisory capacity

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry. All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• Daily Pay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.