Associate Category Manager
6 months ago
Description
:What is the role?
The Associate Category Manager assists with the managing of private brands and national brands of specified pet supplies categories across all Pet Retail Brands banners with limited accountability for increased sales, profits and inventory turns. The incumbent must understand consumer and store needs, product positioning while working closely with peers in Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations.
What will you do?
Essential Details and Responsibilities:
Contributor in the development of merchandise strategy around division & company directivesCommunicate strategies to internal and external partnersParticipates and assists in the planning, execution and delivery of annual category reviewsSupports efforts with product assortment, sales, margins and buying plans are aligned to budgetsEnsure pricing strategies support financial objectivesAssists with negotiating product costs and promotional programsDevelop strong vendor relationships with key suppliersManage product life cycle, assisting with exit strategy and aged inventoryProvides support with store and warehouse inventory levels with Supply ChainEnsure planograms are maintained and updatedKeep abreast of market trends and implement into category strategyGrow market sharePlanning & Financial Budget:
Responsible for following and adhering to the annual category merchandising plan and financial budgetAdhering to guidelines for department and category POS sales, wholesale sales, gross margin and inventoryCategory Reviews & New Products:
Complete category reviews for branded or private brand pet suppliesWill assist with new item evaluation & selection and delisting decisionsAssist with product launch planning to maximize initial sales and store penetrationEnsure recommendations are in-line with Company and market specific objectivesWill assist with managing seasonal timelinesComplete annual marketing and promotional plans for each vendor. Participates in negotiation meetings for store promotions and flyer items with vendorsPricing Strategy & Execution:
Actively researches competitive retail pricing across all banners in line with category roleMonitors wholesale pricing for categoriesSupports pricing strategies to ensure compliance with financial objectivesVendor Negotiation:
Participates in negotiations with hardline vendors regarding all day to day issues that arise, i.e. overstock; incorrect product shipments; late deliveries; incorrect pricing; promotions; corporate and franchise deals; new item listing allowances; damaged product; truck orders; import issues, etc.Assists in the review and renewal of existing vendor contractsWhat will you need to succeed?
Education and Experience
4-year bachelor’s degree3+ years Retail Associate/Assistant Category Manager/Buyer, ideally in the retail categories: mass retailers, pet, grocery, children’s, housewares, hard goods etc.3+ years of experience in systems/reporting, intermediate to high level of knowledge in excel, vlookup, pivot tables, queries.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 planogramming)Knowledge and Skills
Results oriented with proven track recordHard-working, independent and accountable Co-operative and collaborative#CORPHIRE
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