Category Manager Technology

Category Manager Technology Job Summary

The Product Manager – Technology supports the development and execution of the Campus Store's technology assortment in partnership with the Senior Manager of Merchandising. The roleworks with leading technology brands, including Apple, Dell,Microsoft, and Lenovo, to deliver a relevant, productive, and customer-focused assortment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.

The position supports assortment planning, vendor coordination,product lifecycle management, pricing and promotional execution,inventory analysis, and product setup. Success requires strong cross-functional partnership with Fulfillment, Ecommerce,Marketing, Inventory Planning, Store Leadership and other campus stakeholders to ensure products are accurately represented,available when needed, and supported throughout the customer journey.

The Category Manager exercises sound judgment within establishedstrategies, budgets, and institutional requirements, working closely with the Senior Manager of Merchandising to make informedassortment, inventory, pricing, and vendor recommendations thatdrive category performance.

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• Partner with the Senior Manager of Merchandising to develop and execute the technology category strategy, assortment plans,seasonal priorities, and financial goals.
• Support the buying process by researching products and trends,evaluating vendor opportunities, recommending assortments,preparing purchase information, and coordinating approvedorders.
• Build productive day-to-day relationships with technology vendors, including Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Lenovo, and other keypartners. Coordinate product launches, availability, vendor programs, training, and issue resolution.
• Manage the product lifecycle from introduction through end oflife, including launch readiness, product transitions, replacementmodels, aging inventory, and exit recommendations.
• Monitor category performance regularly using sales, margin,inventory, sell-through, weeks of supply, and year-over-yearresults. Identify opportunities and risks and recommend appropriate actions to the Senior Manager.
• Partner with Inventory Planning and Fulfillment to supportforecasting, replenishment, in-stock performance, receipt timing,and inventory flow while operating within approved open-to-buyparameters.
• Maintain accurate and timely product records in the ERP and related systems, including item setup, pricing, cost, status,specifications, attributes, vendor information, and lifecycledates.
• Coordinate with Ecommerce and Marketing to provide complete product content, launch details, promotional information, andvendor assets that support compelling and accurate customer-facing experiences.
• Partner with store leaders and front-line employees to communicate product knowledge, launches, promotions, availability,and selling…