Grocery Associate Category Manager - Bronx, United States - FRESH DIRECT, LLC

FRESH DIRECT, LLC

Verified Company

Bronx, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

Essential Functions:

Responsible for supporting the achievement of the category strategies and initiatives through relationship management of vendors, data collection, and analysis
Leverages data to drive profitable sales.
Monitor performance of the base and promotional pricing plan
Collaborates with the Pricing and Site Merchandising team to ensure that promotional strategies drive awareness, trial, and repeat in the category
Detect, research, and correct data errors within the product hierarchy
Ensure accuracy and alignment to category and business strategy for promotional activity.
Perform category reviews and other assessments specifically related to assortment decisions, driving relevant assortment choices to maximize competitive advantage in the market and drive category performance.
Create category deep dive to understand opportunity gaps and performance vs. ROM. Provide recommendation and execute on assortment gap closures by identifying top performing brands by sales dollar/volume size along with growth trends.
Evaluate/summarize potential sales gain/loss on new items/deletes for category reset
Prepare Pre/Post Reset report to recap changes to categories and measure performance
Assists with site merchandising planning, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product and program development
Responsible for the accuracy and validation of vendorsubmitted deals
Work closely with Operations to prevent, track and fix short and longerterm challenges.

Minimum Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Analyticallyminded with strong organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail and exceptional followthrough
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel
Some project management experience, and an ability to manage midsized projects
25 years' experience in Grocery Retail, eCommerce, or related industry
A passion for Grocery is a must

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Scope: Works within their function, and occasionally participates in crossfunctional projects
Autonomy: General direction required from manager or leads
Competencies: Communicates Effectively; Nimble Learning; Business, Technical, and Financial Acumen
Problem solver with excellent communication and organizational skills
Adept at working in a fastpaced and everchanging work environment, with an appetite for continuous learning
Strong followup skills in managing requests and projects that span several weeks
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively
High level of enthusiasm, initiative, and solution driven mindset
A true passion for food is a must

Who is FreshDirect:

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Why choose FreshDirect?
We're a company that thrives on teamwork.

Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food.

Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation.

We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks.

We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

A flexible and generous paid time off plan
24hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
Regular events and barbecues for employees

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.

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