ERO & Special Projects Manager

About Village Super Market: For more than 80 years, Village Super Market has served communities throughout the tri-state area with a commitment to quality, service, and care. As a growing, entrepreneurial organization, we combine our proud history with forward-thinking strategies that protect our people, strengthen our operations, and position the company for continued success. About the Role: The ERO (Efficient Retail Operations) & Special Projects Manager takes a strategic and organizational approach to managing projects, ERO store operations, and the CGO software program. This role collaborates across the Village organizational structure to develop workflow and accountability strategies that improve store conditions, support execution of day-to-day business, and advance broader business strategy. The position also develops and collects data to improve program performance, monitors trends, and serves as project manager for strategic initiatives What You’ll Do: Manage ERO, CGO, and special projects from planning through execution. Analyze business data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and implement process improvements that support business needs. Coordinate cross-functional workflows and ensure projects stay on track. Develop project plans, timelines, and performance measures for strategic initiatives. Maintain operational calendars and incoming work processes to improve organization-wide efficiency. Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and project updates to key stakeholders. Support department budget requirements and lead financial inventory count activities. Prioritize projects and initiatives based on business needs and organizational objectives. Partner with field teams to drive execution and accountability. Stay current on CGO processes, system enhancements, and opportunities for improvement. Travel approximately 80% between store and company locations What We’re Looking For: 1–3 years of retail experience required. Strong understanding of organizational data and business processes. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to independently create Excel models, charts, graphs, and reports. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams. Strong project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives from concept through completion. Why Join Village Super Markets? A family-led culture centered on people, growth, and development. The opportunity to shape enterprise food safety and sanitation strategy across a growing retail organization. A highly visible leadership role with a direct impact on customer trust, associate safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. An entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and practical solutions. Career-growth opportunities across multiple banners and business functions. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional-development opportunities. Why You’ll Love It Here: Opportunity to work on high-impact projects across the organization Exposure to retail operations, technology, data, and business strategy Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams Opportunities to develop project management, analytical, and leadership skills A role where your ideas can directly improve how our stores and teams operate #J-18808-Ljbffr Village Super Market