Category Manager
4 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Pet Valu. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing the private brands and national brands of specified categories across our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the annual category merchandising plan and financial budget for assigned categories
- Accountable for department and category POS sales, wholesale sales, gross margin, and inventory
- Complete category reviews for branded or private brand
- New item evaluation & selection and delisting decisions
- Product launch planning to maximize initial sales and store penetration
- Ensure recommendations are in-line with Company and market specific objectives
- Manage seasonal timelines
- Negotiate store promotions and flyer items with vendors
- Negotiate and plan franchise deals and pre-books
- Ensure competitive retail pricing in line with category role
- Manage wholesale pricing for categories in line with category role
- Ensure pricing strategies support financial objectives
- Negotiate with vendors regarding all day to day issues that arise
- Review and renew existing vendor contracts
- Supervise daily activity to meet project timelines and category financial goals
- Provide coaching, training, and support to category analysts
- Conduct annual and ongoing performance reviews
Requirements
- University degree in quantitative/analytical business discipline
- 5+ years Retail CM and/or Purchasing experience, ideally in the consumables categories: mass retailers, pet, grocery, children's, housewares
- Involved in enhancement and execution of category management processes
- Thorough knowledge of retail purchasing dynamics (category management, seasonality, life cycle, margin requirements, negotiating, clearance programs, store sales improvements, item introductions, budgeting, promotional planning, and planograms)
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.
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