Cost-U-Less, Inc.
Category Manager - Produce
Cost-U-Less, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481
The Category Manager (Produce) is accountable for leading a category team that strategizes to deliver market share targets and build consumer loyalty. Achieve sales, inventory turns and gross profit targets in assigned merchandise departments. To source, price and market product to profitably grow the assigned department to the gross profit line. Build vendor alliances and programs that build long term health of assigned merchandise departments.
Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWCI 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 northwest.ca for more information.
Key Accountabilities:Responsible for supervising the department(s) Associate Category Manager and Replenishment BuyerMonitor performance of assigned tasks of reporting employeesTrain and develop reporting employees to meet department goalsTrain and develop reporting employees for department succession
To continually evaluate all available vendors and select the appropriate vendors based on the following criteria: cost, terms, service level, time in transit (cost of interest and necessary inventory level) and qualityEstablish the appropriate retail prices to attain the budgeted gross profitEnsure that product selection is appropriate to marketplace.Monitor inventory levels in the stores and depots to the budgeted goalsBuild allocations by storeNegotiate vendor terms such as freight, order minimums, service level and costsOn a yearly basis, negotiate vendor funding to support marketing and in store merchandising effortsContinually seek new merchandise through publications, trade shows, and vendor meetingsMeet sales and budgeted margin goals
Ensure that all necessary tasks are done each month to make sure that margin budgets are met for each periodManage pricing and markdowns at store levelContinually communicate with store personnel regarding competitive pricing on category itemsAssist the Operations department and store personnel to continually improve and refine the product mix being offered in each store to attain the maximum sales per square foot
Develop strategic marketing plans including: advertising, in store specials, promotional and special buysMeet with marketing each week to discuss all promotional activityMonitor and report weekly on promotional costs and benefitsMaintain a yearly merchandise marketing calendar for assigned categoriesManage promotional markdowns within budget
Perform category assessments on all categories and implement changes necessary as outlined in plan. Category plans must be done once a year with a chosen vendor partner, assigning roles, strategies and goals that meet format strategies. This includes all major financial performance goals of: profitable sales, costing, pricing, and assortmentMeet category assessment timelines as assigned by VP of Procurement & MarketingMonitor and report on category performance post assessments. Refine as needed on an ongoing basisProvide schematics for store layoutsGather and analyze consumer data, market and industry information to ensure proper formulation of strategies and tactics that enables effective prediction and reaction to the industry trends in order to drive innovation in the assigned categories
Assist in setting the initial sales, gross margin, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget. Put plans in place to meet monthly budgets as outlined through retail management, vendor rebates, and markdown managementMonthly, report on P&L results and take corrective action as needed
Learn all aspects of system and reporting tools that are required to perform job dutiesEnsure employees receive necessary training on system and reporting tools to properly perform their job duties
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelors degree in business or equivalent from a 4 year college or Three year related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experienceExtensive MS Office Suite experience including above average knowledge of ExcelStrong analytical skillsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsStrong math skillsAptitude with successful negotiationsStrong communication skills both oral and written5 years retail experience in a supervisory role, retail management and/or previous purchasing experience preferredExperience with Profit and Loss statement review, budgeting and operating statement review experience preferredStrong customer service skillsAbility to problem solve complex issues; know when to escalateImpeccable attention to detailStrong time managementHigh aptitude and resolve to achieve goalsAbility to negotiate with vendors to meet Category targets and objectivesAbility to set own priorities based on workloadAbility to work well with a teamAble to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environmentFinancial analysis capabilitiesMust be able to work independently with limited direction
Working Conditions:
Fast paced office environmentPrimarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of timeMultiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basisOpen area office environmentAbility to travel 30% of the time.
Location: Boca Raton, FLReports to: Vice President of Procurement and Marketing, Cost U LessNOTE: 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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Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWCI 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 northwest.ca for more information.
Key Accountabilities:Responsible for supervising the department(s) Associate Category Manager and Replenishment BuyerMonitor performance of assigned tasks of reporting employeesTrain and develop reporting employees to meet department goalsTrain and develop reporting employees for department succession
To continually evaluate all available vendors and select the appropriate vendors based on the following criteria: cost, terms, service level, time in transit (cost of interest and necessary inventory level) and qualityEstablish the appropriate retail prices to attain the budgeted gross profitEnsure that product selection is appropriate to marketplace.Monitor inventory levels in the stores and depots to the budgeted goalsBuild allocations by storeNegotiate vendor terms such as freight, order minimums, service level and costsOn a yearly basis, negotiate vendor funding to support marketing and in store merchandising effortsContinually seek new merchandise through publications, trade shows, and vendor meetingsMeet sales and budgeted margin goals
Ensure that all necessary tasks are done each month to make sure that margin budgets are met for each periodManage pricing and markdowns at store levelContinually communicate with store personnel regarding competitive pricing on category itemsAssist the Operations department and store personnel to continually improve and refine the product mix being offered in each store to attain the maximum sales per square foot
Develop strategic marketing plans including: advertising, in store specials, promotional and special buysMeet with marketing each week to discuss all promotional activityMonitor and report weekly on promotional costs and benefitsMaintain a yearly merchandise marketing calendar for assigned categoriesManage promotional markdowns within budget
Perform category assessments on all categories and implement changes necessary as outlined in plan. Category plans must be done once a year with a chosen vendor partner, assigning roles, strategies and goals that meet format strategies. This includes all major financial performance goals of: profitable sales, costing, pricing, and assortmentMeet category assessment timelines as assigned by VP of Procurement & MarketingMonitor and report on category performance post assessments. Refine as needed on an ongoing basisProvide schematics for store layoutsGather and analyze consumer data, market and industry information to ensure proper formulation of strategies and tactics that enables effective prediction and reaction to the industry trends in order to drive innovation in the assigned categories
Assist in setting the initial sales, gross margin, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget. Put plans in place to meet monthly budgets as outlined through retail management, vendor rebates, and markdown managementMonthly, report on P&L results and take corrective action as needed
Learn all aspects of system and reporting tools that are required to perform job dutiesEnsure employees receive necessary training on system and reporting tools to properly perform their job duties
Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelors degree in business or equivalent from a 4 year college or Three year related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experienceExtensive MS Office Suite experience including above average knowledge of ExcelStrong analytical skillsStrong organizational and prioritization skillsStrong math skillsAptitude with successful negotiationsStrong communication skills both oral and written5 years retail experience in a supervisory role, retail management and/or previous purchasing experience preferredExperience with Profit and Loss statement review, budgeting and operating statement review experience preferredStrong customer service skillsAbility to problem solve complex issues; know when to escalateImpeccable attention to detailStrong time managementHigh aptitude and resolve to achieve goalsAbility to negotiate with vendors to meet Category targets and objectivesAbility to set own priorities based on workloadAbility to work well with a teamAble to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environmentFinancial analysis capabilitiesMust be able to work independently with limited direction
Working Conditions:
Fast paced office environmentPrimarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of timeMultiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basisOpen area office environmentAbility to travel 30% of the time.
Location: Boca Raton, FLReports to: Vice President of Procurement and Marketing, Cost U LessNOTE: 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.
#WorkCUL#MakeADifference
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
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