**136550BR** **Job Title:** Merchandising Manager **Location:** CBIPunta Gorda (1869) **Job Description:** The Merchandising Manager position will perform the following duties: + Develops strategies for the purchase of products from manufacturers. + Is responsible for and manages all purchasing functions to include minimizing the cost of goods from product manufacturers through strong negotiations on price, cash discount terms, and earned income programs. + Re-negotiates annual rebate programs and contracts + Partners with existing vendor base to negotiate merchandising agreements and develop new incentive programs + Evaluates potential new line items and ensure that out-of-stocks are kept to a minimum **Req Number:** 136550BR **Address Line 1:** 1 Cheney Way **Job Location:** Punta Gorda, Florida (FL) **Shift:** 1st Shift **Full Time / Part Time:** Full Time **EEO Statement:** Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) . **Required Qualifications:** High School Diploma or Equivalent. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. 2+ years experience in merchandising. Excellent communication and organizational skills. **Division:** Cheney Brothers & Affiliates **Job Category:** Procurement **Preferred Qualifications:** Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Experience merchandising for a foodservice distributor. Experience with ERP software such as Biztrak, JDA, Oracle, or SAP. **State:** Florida **Company Description:** Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future. **Benefits:** Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)