Associate Manager, Category - Food

The purpose of this job is to support the category team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews.
Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes
Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics
Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.
Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
Assist in the oversight of the category profit and loss
Assist in developing annual category business plan
Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities
Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision
Deliver clear and concise communication to field teams relative to the category
Maintain strong competitive awareness, including product offers, pricing, and proximity of competitors
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent certification required
Bachelor’s degree in retail or business preferred
Minimum two years’ retail or similar experience preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem solve
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a group
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to think creatively and identify new solutions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to communicate professionally with all corporate levels, vendors, and customers
Comfortable with changing technology
Travel required less than 25%, overnight may be required
General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No