Category Manager II; Grocery Foods

Overview

Category Manager II (Grocery Foods Experience Required) – Cost.

U.Less. Full-time, permanent position located in Boca Raton, Florida Corporate office.

More than just retail. Come make a difference. The role requires grocery foods category expertise and experience in managing category strategy, assortment, and performance.

• Own category assortment and performance; define category strategy, tactical and financial plan; own P&L
• Make assortment decisions to achieve category roles and financial targets
• Continually monitor and assess performance versus budgeted objectives
• Manage Category Assistant
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendor partners; negotiate trade terms
• Develop category promo guidelines; planning & monitoring
• Sign-off that articles have been created correctly
• Foster strategic partnerships and innovation
• Ensure right stock levels exist in the right places – with Replenishment
• Review pricing strategy and impact of pricing decisions – with Pricing
• Store performance and adherence – with Operations

• Expert knowledge of the Grocery Foods category, including customer preferences. Grocery Foods experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent from a 4-year college or three years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years retail experience in a supervisory/management role, or previous purchasing experience
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, proven people skills
• Strong negotiation skills, cooperative attitude towards suppliers
• Retail, purchasing / supplier management experience

• Fast-paced office environment
• Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods
• Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
• Open area office environment
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Boca Raton, FL

This position adheres to Corporate Job Posting Guidelines. If an existing employee is selected, they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor.

A competitive salary is offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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