Category Manager

Position Overview

As a Category Manager, you will manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising.

Description

• Develop strategic business plans for the assorted categories as assigned.

• Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets.

• Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.

• Develop and maintain retail and wholesale pricing programs which achieve specific gross profit and revenue goals.

• Plan product promotions to achieve department objectives.

• Develop and maintain category plan-o-grams and directs retail merchandising.

• Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.

• Manage company and customer assets, store space, inventory, customer profit, and company profit.

• Responsible for inventory management, ad coordination, price/data integrity, retail pricing and merchandising, vendor partnerships, market analyses, and gross margin control.

• Travel Required: Yes

Environment

• Store: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

• Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, and C&S management.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Physical abilities:

• Other:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Business

• Years Of Experience: 2-5

• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

About 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.

Company

• Company: Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC

• Job Area: Cat Mgmnt - Retail

• Job Family: Procurement

• Job Code: JC0124

• Job Type: Full time

ReqID

R-267707