Assistant Category Manager
1 day ago
Join Metro Inc. as an Assistant Category Manager and contribute to the success of our Discount Merchandising team
About the Role:The Assistant Category Manager is a key member of our Category Management team, responsible for providing support to the assigned category by utilizing internal and external data to assist the Category Manager in achieving performance targets and strategy-related activities.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist in developing overall category objectives, financial goals, market penetration, and leadership positioning strategy for assigned categories.
- Develop sales and promotional plans, including product distributions, advertising layouts, theme events, season opportunities, and in-store activity to achieve category targets.
- Maintain a promotional calendar to maximize sales and profits in assigned categories.
- Recommend new items and items to be discontinued, utilizing existing analyzing technologies to maximize SKU and assortment mix, space allocation, sales, profits, and advertising effectiveness.
- Implement pricing strategies for categories and make recommendations in setting retail prices for individual items, in accordance with corporate guidelines for pricing.
- Develop total category planograms (POGs) based on factors such as long-term strategic profitability, customer satisfaction, and weekly sales plans, along with input from business partners.
- Define space allocation based on targeted revenue and profit contributions.
- Work with the Category Administrator to ensure that all POGs are current and use correct data for size, shape, and shelf space consideration.
- Complete scheduled category reviews in assigned categories.
- Conduct analyses of retail history, advertising success, product movement, and overall category management.
- Modify category plans and objectives accordingly to meet overall sales and profit targets.
- Monitor competitive and industry activities regarding merchandising, marketing, assortment, pricing, and promotions.
- Conduct bi-monthly competitive store visits to gain first-hand insight in all regions where they have responsibility.
- College Diploma or University studies in a Business or related field required.
- 3-5 years of experience in a Category Management role, demonstrating an understanding of the promotional planning and execution process.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel is required to produce effective spreadsheets, reports, documents, and presentations.
- Proficient in Category Management Tools (MS Office, SAP, ACN, Job Assistant, BDMS Software, etc.).
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Occasional travel required.
- Attention to detail, creative thinking, ability to manage change, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and customer-focused.
Metro Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and rely on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions, and better understand our customers.
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