Job Description
THE TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM OUR RALEIGH NC HQ FOUR DAYS A WEEK.
The Assistant Category Manager supports the development and execution of category strategies that drive business growth optimize supplier relationships and enhance customer satisfaction. This role requires a basic understanding of category lifecycle management financial acumen and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management
Describes strategic role of assigned category
Identifies differences in category roles
Recognizes how category strategy directs business decisions
Executes SKU-level decisions to support sub-class and role goals and plan
Identifies basic terms required in category planning e.g. freight payment terms vendor data deals
Business Acumen - Financial Management
Identifies and explains financial reports pertaining to assigned SKUs
Plans business actions for SKUs based on given budget information
Identifies and explains basic financial metrics e.g. Camp sales GMROI to better plan business actions
Applies basic financial management concepts COGS Net OPROI Receipts Turnover etc. with assistance
Supplier Management
Negotiation
Communicates required information to suppliers
Describes how each member of the cross-functional team i.e. merchant inventory planning procurement interacts with suppliers
Executes and tracks action items to-do lists related to sourcing
Assists in defining negotiation requirements to optimize performance at the SKU-level i.e. cost quality time and performance.
Strategic Thinking & Execution
Executes detailed tasks needed to implement the vision within own group and role
Describes future Company and customer expectations of a given product category
Tracks and monitors current trends to assist in developing future trends and strategy
Reviews strategies and helps determine application within product category
Communication
Discusses business issues and ideas to effectively perform role
Develop documents to support work efforts within own team
Assists in developing presentations for business groups audiences
Writes using appropriate language and terminology for audiences
Cross-Functional Leadership
Recognizes and accepts personal role within business team
Identifies relationship of own role to other roles on team
Displays respect for other team members and their roles
Accepts and incorporates positive and negative feedback regarding performance
Develops constructive working relationships with team members to achieve goals
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business Marketing Supply Chain Finance or related field.
4-7 years of experience in category management strategic sourcing or procurement.
Intermediate analytical and financial modeling skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Tools e.g. Excel Word PowerPoint
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