Center Store Category Manager
Position Summary: Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Manages performance for assigned category. • Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics • Responsible in stock position at the shelf (Service levels, inventory/days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts) • Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management • Develops and executes customer-focused category plans that drives a selling culture. • Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy. • Subject matter expert for assigned categories. • Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (i.e., final approval for all POG decisions) • Drives product innovation. • Responsible for Vendor negotiation and relationships • Develops and builds strong teams.
Competency
Level
Analysis & Insights
M
Collaborative Partnerships
A
eCommerce Acumen
A
Financial & Business Acumen
M
In-Store & Digital Management & Merchandising
A/M
Internal & External Communication & Documentation
A/M
Negotiation
M
Pricing & Promotion
A/M
Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree •
Product Development & Assortment
M
5- 8 years’ professional experience Proficient in Microsoft Programs
•
Strategic Business Planning
M
Preferred: • Working knowledge of relationship management with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultants • Negotiation experience • Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred Skills and Abilities: • Proven track record of taking on challenges and exceeding goals with the ability to work effortlessly across different functions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supply Chain
A
Systems & Technology
A
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