Your Role:- As the Category Manager you are the subject matter expert for your Category and build plans around category product, promotion and placement to drive financial performance .
- You will build and maintain strong relationship with suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, costs, product and quality of goods for NWC and our customers
- Developing a connection with the remote communities we serve through in-community work experience to create customer-centered business plans.
- Develop market data and our consumer behavior find innovative ways to drive performance in your category
- Develop plans with measurable objectives that includes advertising, in-store specials and special buys
- Set the initial sales, gross profit, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget and develop plans to achieve annual budgets
- Work with Merchandising Services to monitor and recommend pricing, stock levels that deliver on category performance
- Provide advice to Operations on Category opportunities.
- Provide leadership and management of initiatives to the department's Category Assistant
Desired Skills & Experience:- Minimum 5 years' experience in category management is required and/or;
- Must have a post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in Commerce, Marketing or Supply Chain Management additional experience in lieu of education may be considered.
- Experience leading and managing a small team is required
- Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience including above average knowledge of Excel
- Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and financial analysis capabilities
- Ability to set priorities and manage priorities of the team;
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor performance;
- Excellent interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail; and,
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
Location:Boca Raton, FL
Reports to: Senior Category Manager, Center Store and Grocery Non-Food, Cost.U.LessNOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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