Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Job Summary

Act as primary point of contact both on-site and from WinCo’s corporate headquarters throughout the lifecycle of space management related projects. Responsible for project timelines, project related reporting, and on-site project execution at various WinCo locations.  Facilitates cross-functional space planning projects.  Builds collaborative partnerships with external and internal teams to ensure project execution is efficient and seamless; revising plans as necessary and vetting with department Point of Contacts to meet project needs; identifying and driving issues to resolution; providing project status reports for management; escalating project related issues to appropriate levels of management; and actively assisting with on-site work as needed. 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact throughout the lifecycle of space management related projects including planning and coordination, developing project goals, work plans, timelines and implementation strategies.
• Provide status updates to Director Space Management and Space Management Team members on outstanding projects including related details such as timelines, schedules, resources, etc.
• Develops and manages resources for special projects, resets and remodels.
• Coordinates and implements schedules and project communications of new planograms, resets, remodels and new store openings with store management, suppliers and distributors.
• Analyze each project’s decision-making issues including identification of key stakeholders.
• Develop project timelines and monitor adherence by all participants.
• Provides consultation and assistance on program planning, development and implementation techniques.
• Facilitate production of procedure and training documentation that is uniform across space management and in all divisions.
• Consults with and provides problem solving assistance to others on matters related to project activities.
• Assists with miscellaneous space management projects as they arise.
• Document information and create reports.
• Regularly travel as required for resets, remodels, and new store openings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Project Management or closely related field OR combined equivalent education, training and experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of project management in addition to experience requirements listed below.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of merchandising in a retail environment demonstrating an understanding of planogram use at store level and how store sets/resets are conducted.
• In a position with primary responsibility for planning and implementing projects.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of MS Project and other Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) software.
• Providing excellent prioritizing skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitor progress and complete assignments, performing all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilizing excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills to establish and maintain a good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, management and leadership, and external team members and customers.
• Knowledge of retail store operations, distribution and logistics; technical retail skills and the ability to interpret market research and product performance.

Ability to:

• Lift/move objects of various dimensions up to 50 lbs.
• Work varied hours including nights and weekends while on job sites
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, outside contacts, user groups and vendors.
• Conduct meetings and oversee projects.
• Exhibit good knowledge of project management techniques and implementation strategies.
• Respectfully challenge standard practices to identify improved practices and processes.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Project Management Certification

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. 

As WinCo Foods continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success. We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.