Sr. Manager, Category Management - Center Store
Sr. Manager, Category Management - Center Store
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Job Description
Position Overview
As a Sr Category Manager you will effectively lead a team of Category Managers to ensure proper procedures and job responsibilities are being completed successfully. Additionally you will also manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales purchasing pricing and category management.Job Description
Description
- Provide leadership to Category Managers (Direct Reports) and Merchandising support staff (Indirect reports)
- Responsible for managing their team for maximization of bill out through alternative sourcing margin controls ad fees and forward buys
- Manage the Category Managers team with vendor issues credit requests paybacks funding tracking etc.
- Work with teams to hit the KPI goals for team and individuals as set by the Director of the department
- Review the assigned teams price changes for accuracy before implementation. Assure pertinent forward buys are maximized.
- Responsible for managing and negotiating vendor contracts that generate a steady income stream for the Division
- Help in the hiring process training and evaluations for employee development for assigned team members. Coach develop and mentor staff
- Attend Business Reviews as scheduled with the Director of the Department
- Responsible for managing and executing special projects demands that are set forth by senior management
- Develop strategic business plans for the categories assigned
- Develop sales buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets
- Manage product mix variety selection and quality of items
- Travel Required:Yes
Environment
- Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge : Supermarket experience at a Corporate level
- Special Skills : Category Management; Excel Negotiation organization prioritization problem solving communication and setting clear directions; Ability to multi task Strong written and Verbal Communication skills
- Physical abilities: : Ability to work outside of the home - in an office grocery store customer site and at team meetings and industry events
- Other: : Valid drivers license required
Years Of Experience
- 7-10 : Category Management preferred
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree - Business AdministrationShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLCAbout Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers needs.
Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
