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.
Manages performance for assigned category including margin and shrink
Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics
Responsible for procurement and replenishment (Fresh) and in-stock position at the shelf (Center Store) [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 and 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 (e.g. final approval for all POG decisions)
Drives product innovation
Vendor negotiation and relationships
Develops and builds strong teams
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5-7 years of experience in Category Management with a strong preference in CPG or retail