Assistant Category Manager

About the role

Assists with buying decisions and managing day-to-day flow of assigned category (bakery/deli/market/produce/center store/etc.). Responsible for developing business while maintaining and building relationships with the supplier community and retail teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day flow of assigned category by overseeing and making decisions regarding sales, pricing, sourcing, and quality.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in assigned category and assist retail stores with all category management aspects of that category.
• Negotiates supplier contracts to ensure product quality and price ranges are aligned with Company standards.
• Works with vendors to resolve pricing and billing discrepancies.
• Reviews reports to track and analyze stock in warehouse, evaluate item movement from stores, and monitor late purchase orders and out of stock product.
• Orders category merchandise according to price deals and forecasted replenishment quantities.
• Makes recommendations that have a significant impact regarding the purchase of new items and reviews other recommendations.
• Studies market analysis of consumer trends, competitive pressures, best practices, and changing demographics to develop pricing strategies.
• Collaborates with category manager(s) to establish product pricing for retail stores.
• Solves disputes between vendors, government inspectors, and Company quality control standards.
• Investigates store or customer complaints about product quality and works with category management partners to resolve.
• Communicates with vendors to resolve product damage and quality issues.
• Remains active in the planning and logistics of distribution to ensure delivery timing and product freshness are aligned with Company product quality standards.
• Maintains ad libraries and ensures accuracy of product information in the system.
• Aids category management personnel with ad templates and processes database changes in SAP.
• Investigates and resolves questions from retail personnel related to ad pricing and scanning communication.
• Coordinates the preparation, development, and execution of advertising vehicles up to the point the information is provided to the marketing department.
• Provides accounting department with information to resolve billing discrepancies related to vendor payments.

Requirements

Associates Degree in related field and five or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.

Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of assigned category products and vendors.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP reporting applications preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with vendors.
• Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form with partners, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to show information in presentation or diagram form.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to occasionally travel to off-site and out-of-town locations with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of assigned category products and vendors.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP reporting applications preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.

Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.

Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.

Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.

Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.

Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD