- Managing Category performance against budget in terms of Sales, Units and Margin as well as providing insights
- Taking key learnings from outperforming areas to be employed in underperforming areas
- Identifying and action planning against key areas underperforming
- Ownership of the Category Strategy to ensure a comprehensive category strategy is in place to meet the customer's needs and expectations as well as a plan that will meet or exceed the company's goals.
- Building and maintaining relationships with Suppliers and Vendors that will facilitate partnerships to provide customers with consistent product quality, availability and value.
- Champions cost leadership efforts across vendors, working to achieve the best cost possible for items in the delegated category
- Develop, manage and communicate sales plans for delegated categories and support additional categories as requested to support Senior CM in development of overall category sales plans.
- Promotional campaigns for sales planning periods should leverage consumers' insights and be in collaboration with marketing.
- Oversight of sales planning entries to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of the Sales Planning key activities along with forecasting for new items, focus items and sales plan items to aid in securing the proper inventory levels across the store base.
- Assortment planning and optimization - Leveraging market and consumer trends to ensure our product offering is catering to the wants and needs of our customers.
- Works collaboratively with Product Development team to capitalize on customer trends and capturing white space opportunities for delegated categories.
- Participates in broader project planning and review of program expansions to ensure capital is being allocated in an efficient manner.
- Leads coordination of 7-Eleven Experience vendor sponsorships, samplings and other national or regional events
-
Category Manager
2 weeks ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesOverview: · With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost ...
-
Category Manager
2 weeks ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesOverview: · With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost ...
-
Category Manager
1 week ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesJOB SUMMARY: · A Category Manager, Fresh Foods, (CM) will support the Senior Category Manager and Product Director with meeting and exceeding category and company goals. The Category Manager will be responsible for development of category strategy along with the associated effor ...
-
Category Manager
1 week ago
PrimeSource Building Products Irving, United StatesReports to: · Sr. Director of North American Procurement & Vendor Management · Direct Reports: · None · Position Summary: · The Category Manager will be responsible for strategic management of designated categories including such things as performing RFPs, supplier selection, s ...
-
Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Bioworld Merchandising Irving, United StatesDesign - Fashion / Product · Design - Graphic / Prints · Mid to Senior Level (Management) · Bachelor's Degree · Category Manager · Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retails cha ...
-
Category Manager
2 weeks ago
PrimeSource Building Products Irving, United StatesJob Description · Job Title: Category Manager · Reports to: Sr. Director of North American Procurement Vendor Management · Direct Reports: None · Position Summary: · The Category Manager will be responsible for strategic management of designated categories including such thin ...
-
Associate Category Manager
2 weeks ago
7-Eleven, Inc. Irving, United StatesWho we are · Imagine working in a place where continuous improvement and innovation is celebrated and rewarded; where fast-paced, high-impact teams come together to positively drive results for one of the largest & most iconic brands in the world. · As the only rapidly growing re ...
-
Senior Category Manager
1 week ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesWith more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations. · ...
-
Senior Category Manager
2 weeks ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesOverview: · With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost ...
-
Associate Category Manager
1 week ago
7-Eleven Irving, United StatesOverview: · ? Who we are · Imagine working in a place where continuous improvement and innovation is celebrated and rewarded; where fast-paced, high-impact teams come together to positively drive results for one of the largest & most iconic brands in the world. · As the only r ...
-
Associate Category Manager
3 days ago
Luminant Generation Company, LLC Irving, United StatesKey Accountabilities: - Develop and implement key category strategies for high impact, usage and/or spend areas - Develop and maintain key supplier relationships for category responsibilities. - Develop performance metrics and hold suppliers accounta Manager, Associate, Supply Ch ...
-
Senior Category Manager
43 minutes ago
McKesson Irving, United StatesMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you a ...
-
Senior Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Vizient Irving, United StatesWhen you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional deve ...
-
Associate Category Manager
4 days ago
TXU Energy Irving, United StatesThe Associate Category Manager develops, implements and manages strategic category strategies in support of Vistras objectives. This position will deliver year-over-year value to the business through supplier service level, reliability, demand and s Manager, Associate, Supply Cha ...
-
Category Management Planner
2 weeks ago
Michael's Inc Irving, United StatesSupport Center - IrvingCategory Management Planner is key business partner with Category Manager and Category Director (CM/CD)(s) to ensure achievement of department goals in terms of sales, gross margin and inventory. Major ActivitiesAnalysisProvide CD/CM with analysis and recom ...
-
Senior Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Vizient Irving, United StatesWhen you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional deve ...
-
Associate Category Manager
5 days ago
Vistra Corporate Services Company Irving, United StatesIf you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. · Job Summary · The Associate Category Manager deve ...
-
Senior Category Manager
2 days ago
Vizient Irving, United StatesWhen you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional deve ...
-
Category Management Planner
2 weeks ago
Michael's Inc Irving, United StatesSupport Center - IrvingCategory Management Planner is key business partner with Category Manager and Category Director (CM/CD)(s) to ensure achievement of department goals in terms of sales, gross margin and inventory. · Major Activities · Analysis · Provide CD/CM with analysis ...
-
Procurement Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Gartner Irving, United StatesBuild strong relationships with senior leaders and BU stakeholders across Gartners global entities to foster a robust understanding of their mission critical priorities and requirements for spend categories and suppliers. Serve as the Procurement SM Procurement, Manager, Sourcing ...
Category Manager - Irving, United States - 7-Eleven
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
A Category Manager, Fresh Foods, (CM) will support the Senior Category Manager and Product Director with meeting and exceeding category and company goals. The Category Manager will be responsible for development of category strategy along with the associated efforts to support the strategy, including assortment planning/optimization and promotional strategy planning. The Category manager will lead specific categories and will be directly responsible for the financial results against budget along with longer range category growth planning. (3-5 year plans)
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The CM will be responsible for following key activities:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 3+ years
YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 2+ years
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
Effective negotiation and communication skills
Strategic thinking and long range planning skills are critical.
