Center Store Category Mgr
- Negotiate costs, promotions, assortment, and other metrics with vendors/suppliers for assigned categories of products managed;
- Analyze sales and profit performance for assigned categories and suppliers/vendors and make appropriate business decisions related to results;
- Assist procurement team in appropriate inventory management and creation of purchase orders for products handled through our self-distribution process. Negotiate favorable costs and terms;
- Dedicate appropriate time and effort into innovation of assortment and merchandising for assigned categories. Responsible for driving sales growth with new items and promotions;
- Complete full Category Review Process with all assigned categories minimally once per year;
- Accountable to full financial performance of the assigned categories;
- Provide strong customer service to Team Members;
- Manage relationships with Strategic Vendor Partners and garners support (financial, resources) to sustain the strategic vision;
- Develop Category Business Plans (CBP) for managed categories (if applicable);
- Work collaboratively with all Team Members to create effective vendor relationships establish strategic relations with key suppliers, and manage vendor funding to drive profitable category growth;
- Approve section sizes and adjacencies in schematic plans for individually managed categories;
- Assist with creation of business case for capital expenditures (shelving, fixtures, and store layout) to present to Senior Management;
- As required by specific department work with support staff and distribution center staff to maintain appropriate inventory levels, acceptable turns and good code dating for items purchased into the distribution centers;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred;
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in product negotiation and procurement;
- Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations;
- Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices;
- Ability to integrate with local management, be part of a team, and drive business results;
- Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the company;
- Effective communicator, particularly when it comes to discussing Human Resources/Compliance matters with management or regular employees;
- Must have a great deal of integrity;
- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask;
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls;
- Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus;
- The work environment is typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud;
- Ability to drive and flexible to travel to all company locations as required.
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