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    Category Manager II - Boca Raton, United States - Cost-U-Less

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    Cost-U-Less Boca Raton, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    In your role as Category Manager at The North West Company International, Cost.

    U.Less, you will be accountable to define category strategy and own the results, make sourcing and assortment decisions and drive category sales and profit growth through data driven decision-making and innovation.


    The Category Manager at The North West Company International, uses financial data, customer research, market data, and industry information to better meet the needs of our unique consumer and to optimize financial performance through regular monitoring and innovation.

    As Category Manager you will develop, formulate, and execute tactics within the context of the overall category strategy, including assortment planning, procurement, merchandising, retail pricing advertising and promotion, as well as managing vendor relationships and supply agreements.

    As a leader, you will manage and develop the Category Team to achieve Category Performance


    Joining NWC gives you the opportunity to develop in the Merchandising Department and throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.


    NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

    Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out for more information.


    Your Role:


    As the Category Manager you are the subject matter expert for your Category and build plans around category product, promotion and placement to drive financial performance .

    You will build and maintain strong relationship with suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, costs, product and quality of goods for NWC and our customers

    Developing a connection with the remote communities we serve through in-community work experience to create customer-centered business plans.

    Develop market data and our consumer behavior find innovative ways to drive performance in your category

    Develop plans with measurable objectives that includes advertising, in-store specials and special buys

    Set the initial sales, gross profit, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget and develop plans to achieve annual budgets

    Work with Merchandising Services to monitor and recommend pricing, stock levels that deliver on category performance

    Provide advice to Operations on Category opportunities.

    Provide leadership and management of initiatives to the department's Category Assistant


    Desired Skills & Experience:
    Minimum 5 years' experience in category management is required

    and/or ;


    Must have a post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in Commerce, Marketing or Supply Chain Management additional experience in lieu of education may be considered.

    Experience leading and managing a small team is required

    Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience including above average knowledge of Excel

    Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills

    Strong analytical skills and financial analysis capabilities

    Ability to set priorities and manage priorities of the team;

    Strong problem solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor performance;

    Excellent interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail; and,

    Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.


    Location:
    Boca Raton, FL

    Reports to:
    Senior Category Manager, Center Store and Grocery Non-Food, Cost.
    U.Less


    NOTE:

    If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor.

    New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor.

    This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

    A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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