Category Manager - Produce & Floral
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Negotiate cost and recommend item, price and quantity needs for all promotional activities.
- Monitor vendor price list and initiate price changes.
- Meet with vendors to discuss new items, deal sheets, price changes and slow moving items.
- Analyze categories for correct product mix.
- Evaluate slow moving items for discontinuing.
- Procure and manage the inventory and service levels to meet the needs of the customer and corporate goals.
- Manage freight operations by collaborating with vendors and the internal freight management team to ensure efficient, cost-effective logistics.
- Monitor inventory positions and insure corporate turn goals met.
- Work with retail merchandising team to increase sales through current merchandising programs or new programs.
- Affiliate with retailers to assist in problem solving.
- Visit stores to improve communication and awareness of retailers’ needs.
- Monitor category profits and sales to meet company goals.
- Work closely with operations personnel to positively impact overall corporate results.
Requirements
Education And/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent experience is required.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Applications including Excel and Word.
Qualifications
Knowledge of produce/perishable products and markets
Outstanding negotiation skills
Good communication and organizational skills
Operate harmoniously and cooperatively with others within and outside of department
Must promote a positive work environment
Skills
Knowledge of produce/perishable products and markets
Outstanding negotiation skills
Good communication and organizational skills
Operate harmoniously and cooperatively with others within and outside of department
Benefits
Competitive pay
Weekly paychecks
A comprehensive benefits package
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off starting at hire
A supportive, team-oriented work environment
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD