Category Merchant-Framingham, MA

Strategy

Acquire a deep understanding of customer needs through research efforts, and field feedback. Develop a realistic and effective business plan to achieve budgeted goals in sales, margin, and inventory. Execute that plan to deliver financial results. Develop, execute, and effectively communicate strategy to the highest levels of the company. Ensure plans align with company strategic objectives and goals. Gather and analyze data to showcase trends in the market to determine customer buying patterns.

Assortment Planning

• Choose assortment items and vendors, influence pricing, and create an elegant customer experience.
• Negotiate for lower total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances.
• Review and approve financial and item forecasts with Planners.
• Effectively partner and influence other cross-functional partners, such as Pricing, Site Merchandising, Marketing, Portfolio, Inventory + Planning, and more.
• Manage support team.