Category Manager
7 months ago
Category Manager
Permanent
Merchandising Department
Competition No. C1080-23 PCMA (E)
The Category Manager is NLC's point person and expert in all aspects of a category of beverage alcohol and in-store products. The Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned sub-categories. This involves creating product assortments and leading the evaluation, selection and merchandising of products to achieve corporate objectives and sales.
As a member of the NLC Merchandising team, this position is accountable for the following:
- Analyzes category and industry trends leading to decisions on product assortment and promotions which help achieve budget goals and revenue maximization;
- Develops an annual Product Category Strategic Plan including sales forecasts, inventory controls and revenue projections;
- Analyzes product mix to implement and facilitate shelf management strategies with an effort to maximize sales potential and leverage promotional opportunities across categories;
- Manages effective working relationships with Supply Chain Management to improve inventory flow, maximize inventory investment, and identify cost-saving opportunities;
- Designs and develops promotional programs for the retail network;
- Prepares promotional schedule on a timely basis that involves extensive contact with suppliers and their representatives;
- Maintains effective working relationships with supplier representatives to develop comprehensive brand plans that achieve category objectives;
- Provides analysis on supplier/agent sales, profit, return on investment and listing performance;
- Ensures the delivery of effective category management techniques in order to maximize profits;
- Performs analysis of data using Business Intelligence (BI) and sales analysis software in conjunction with spreadsheet and database software to develop reports.
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Commerce or Business Administration, with a focus in sales and marketing;
- Minimum five (5) years' work experience as a category manager in the retail/packaged goods industry;
- Thorough knowledge and experience in the analysis and management of promotional brand budgets;
- Extensive knowledge with MS Office Suite and sales analysis software;
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- solving and analytical abilities, interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work as a member of a results-oriented team.
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities (differing abilities) are available on request.
**Salary**: HL 22: $75,022 - $97,529 Annually
Please state Competition Number on resume. Proof of education must be provided prior to employment with NLC.
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