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Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply

Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply is a modern day mercantile devoted to three hard-working, honest ideals: carry lots of down-to-earth merchandise, be a place that the whole family loves to visit, and let our gratitude for our customers be evident in every interaction. 

Murdoch’s Home Office is nestled at the base of the Bridger Mountains and is made up of a dynamic team (eCommerce, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing) that supports our retail stores. The Murdoch’s family of stores are currently located in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska, and online. In our stores you will find quality merchandise, great values, and most importantly, knowledgeable, friendly staff who are there to help.

Murdoch’s welcomes energetic and enthusiastic individuals with a passion for exceptional service to become part of our dynamic team. Murdoch’s offers plenty of opportunities for fun, because ‘fun’ is an essential part of who we are.

Company Benefits & Perks:

  • Community Giving Program
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discount
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Health Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pet Insurance
  • Relaxed Dress Code
  • Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Insurance Options
  • Wellness Program
  • 401K with Company Match
Divisional Merchandising Manager - Hardgoods
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Bozeman, MT
Jan 15, 2020
Full time
The Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) provides leadership and direction to the buying team within the assigned division of our business.  The DMM is responsible for leading the team in developing, communicating and executing merchandising strategies that meet or exceed the company's financial budget.  This position necessitates a strong servant leader that seeks to continually support and improve the skills of their team.  The position also requires an outstanding ability to facilitate conversations involving healthy conflict and continually coach the team to press into those conversations and seek positive actions that can be taken.  Key Areas of Responsibility:   Coordinate with Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) and DMM peers in creating, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures and ensuring that all team members adhere to them Continually create & implement improved business processes so that the buying team can support continued growth and improved execution Set expectations for personnel development, provide proper training and hold the team accountable to embracing change & self-improvement. Partner with Merchandise Planning Analyst to manage open to buy on seasonal categories as well as maintain healthy inventory turns Lead the team in tracking and monitoring sales, margin and sell-through to ensure that the proper stock levels exist to meet financial goals Ensure that the purchasing team has a thorough understanding of Mid States Distributing in order to maximize the benefit from our partnership/ownership of this entity Partner with Marketing to develop promotional/advertising/marketing strategies Support & lead the buying team in negotiating vendor program improvements & driving execution of those program Support & lead the buying team in maintaining frequent, healthy and action-oriented communication with Regional Operations staff and our stores Work with Sourcing & Logistics Officer and team to realize significant financial improvement Oversee and participate in buying shows, vendor negotiations, etc. Oversee and participate in store visits and drive positive changes as a result of those visits Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships and work with buyers to strengthen relationships, programs, and product and trend knowledge Anticipate market trends and develop plans for response to changes in trends Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies/laws as they relate to the sale of products within the division of business Ensure that all team members are in compliance with company policies, procedures and practices  Recruit, develop and retain team members to ensure delivery of exceptional results now and in the future
Buyer (Ag/ Fencing/ Toys)
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Bozeman, MT
Jan 08, 2020
Full time
The Buyer is the category leader for their assigned family of business as it relates to product assortment, pricing, and stock levels. The buyer balances meeting the needs of our stores and customers while achieving financial results that further the success of Murdoch’s. A Buyer operates with considerable independence and judgment when completing projects and procurements. Key Areas of Responsibility: * Drive sales growth through listening to our stores, industry peers, and other sources to meet customer demand * Maintains high in-stock rates, healthy turn and strong margins within their family of business * Maintain a high level of product knowledge within assigned category * Structures & maintains product data in a way that supports a solid understanding of what’s happening to key metrics within the business * Builds strong product assortments with suppliers, negotiating improved programs related to all aspects of our vendor partnerships * Attends trade shows and networks with industry peers to keep ahead of market trends * Understands and embraces our Midco Distributing strategy to realize significant cost savings * Partners with Planning Analyst to achieve planned sales, margin and inventory turn targets. * Partners with Logistics to realize freight savings & efficiency * Partners with Marketing to drive effective promotions that drive sales * Partners with Training Coordinator to deploy effective product training * Partners with Operations to gather feedback and take appropriate action. * Partners with Finance in maintaining an accurate and efficient billing process * Partners with eCommerce to ensure proper product assets are in place to support online sales * Provides effective leadership to Purchasing Assistant * Work with Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and deploy an effective inventory management plan for their family of business * Utilize both writing and verbal skills to clearly communicate issues to all levels * Other responsibilities as called upon Supervisory Areas of Responsibility (if applicable):   * Ensure Purchasing Assistant(s) are equipped with appropriate and necessary training resources so as to further develop a high performing team * Develop and deploy an effective inventory management plan for their family of business
Learning & Development Coordinator
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Bozeman, MT
Jan 08, 2020
Full time
The Learning & Development Coordinator assists in the administration and execution of learning & development activities. This includes live training events, remote training events, online learning & development systems, and any other learning & development related activity. The position requires detailed knowledge of company policies, procedures, products, and personnel. Key Areas of Responsibility: Adhere to the company mission, values, and principles. Manage the daily administration of the company Learning Management System – Guest Ranch, company Intranet (including the training calendar), vendor training site access’, and other digital training systems. Utilize project management software to track and report on L&D project status’ and communicate with relevant team members to assist in keeping projects on track. Create and maintain learning modules on Guest Ranch including planning, copy writing, content uploads, basic graphic design work, test writing, setting rules-based access restrictions, and reviewing other team members’ work. Participate as a key member of the digital media crew including studio preparation, filming both in-studio and on location, equipment operation, and post-production editing work. Maintain digital signage content standards and contact authors as needed for updates and changes. Maintain training section of the HR dashboard by filling in data per the monthly schedule. Compile and distribute reports for the department. Track completion of required training completion by analyzing reports and contacting managers of employees with uncompleted content. Act as backup travel planner including receiving and responding to travel and/or event requests; and coordinating flights, hotels, and rental vehicles. Assist with other Training and HR department tasks such as scheduling, processing requests, planning events, researching, etc. Assist with the management of the Murdoch’s safety program. Other duties as needed. Skill Set Requirements: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Excel in a fast-paced, highly detailed environment Strong computer and Microsoft Office 365 skills Strong understanding of English grammar and writing skills Ability to master all areas of our Wisetail LMS system, and outside vendor systems including, but not limited to: experticity.com, Stihl iCademy, YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, and Asana. Effective presentation skills Ability to travel to stores on multi-day trips Ability to work odd or longer hours, and weekends during training events Ability to work with confidential information Education/Experience: 2-year college degree or greater Previous project management experience preferred