Pet Supermarket
Category Manager
Pet Supermarket, Sunrise, Florida, United States,
Location: Sunrise, FloridaAs a member of the Merchandising team, this role has accountability for the applicable Merchandising Category for Pet Supermarket and works in coordination with other department leaders to drive product innovation and develop Company strategy through a deep expertise in quality, positioning, pricing, selection and product development. This role is responsible for building a high caliber team and metrics-driven merchandising practice as a position of strategic advantage.
The Category Manager of Consumables manages the private label OR national brands of pet treats with accountability for increased sales, profits and inventory turns. The incumbent must understand consumer and store needs, and product positioning while working closely with peers in Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations.
What will you do?
Develop annual merchandising plansDevelop category management practices that meet volume goals and margin requirements, while continuing to provide a unique and differentiated position in the marketplaceDevelop a Category Management team with well-defined category management practices, processes and tools, including category reviews managing quality, mix, margin and pricing and assortment optimizationOversee assortment strategy for all product including an annual merchandise roadmap for all productsOversee project timelines, deliverables and approval processes while monitoring product releases, pricing and development calendar milestonesIdentify product needs based on analytics, customer feedback and usage, competitive analysis, and best practicesMaintain updated knowledge of key competitor product, distribution and pricing strategies in order to source the freshest, most unique designs in each category and maximize sales opportunityAnalyze real-time sales performance to identify areas of risk and opportunity, and develop plans to address.Develop the merchandising team by finding and cultivating talent, providing process direction, coaching and supporting skill development and professional growthPartner with Marketing to drive customer acquisition and retentionEnsure all functional areas within company, including operations and customer service, stay educated about the consumer and productsPartner with Operations to tailor plans to successfully execute category business plansCultivate and strengthen brand, supplier and customer relationships to optimize resultsTravel to customer and brand locations, overseas suppliers, trade shows, and other eventsWhat will you need to succeed?
Education and Experience
4-6 years in merchandising roleBachelor's degree in business management or related field, an MBA is an assetStrong background in proven category management processesDeep experience in category line reviewsTeam oriented and demonstrated excellence in cross functional, direct and indirect leadership and management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive and creative, able to seek out innovative solutions to business problemsKnowledgeable and successful in multi-channel sales via both wholesale and direct-to-customerCreative and resourceful, with a strong customer orientation and highly motivated to positively impact the customer and CompanyStrong business acumen, combined with the ability to translate business strategy into practical applicationKnowledge and Skills
Ability to lead and motivateResults oriented with proven track recordHard-working, independent and accountableCo-operative and collaborative
Pet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer
The Category Manager of Consumables manages the private label OR national brands of pet treats with accountability for increased sales, profits and inventory turns. The incumbent must understand consumer and store needs, and product positioning while working closely with peers in Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations.
What will you do?
Develop annual merchandising plansDevelop category management practices that meet volume goals and margin requirements, while continuing to provide a unique and differentiated position in the marketplaceDevelop a Category Management team with well-defined category management practices, processes and tools, including category reviews managing quality, mix, margin and pricing and assortment optimizationOversee assortment strategy for all product including an annual merchandise roadmap for all productsOversee project timelines, deliverables and approval processes while monitoring product releases, pricing and development calendar milestonesIdentify product needs based on analytics, customer feedback and usage, competitive analysis, and best practicesMaintain updated knowledge of key competitor product, distribution and pricing strategies in order to source the freshest, most unique designs in each category and maximize sales opportunityAnalyze real-time sales performance to identify areas of risk and opportunity, and develop plans to address.Develop the merchandising team by finding and cultivating talent, providing process direction, coaching and supporting skill development and professional growthPartner with Marketing to drive customer acquisition and retentionEnsure all functional areas within company, including operations and customer service, stay educated about the consumer and productsPartner with Operations to tailor plans to successfully execute category business plansCultivate and strengthen brand, supplier and customer relationships to optimize resultsTravel to customer and brand locations, overseas suppliers, trade shows, and other eventsWhat will you need to succeed?
Education and Experience
4-6 years in merchandising roleBachelor's degree in business management or related field, an MBA is an assetStrong background in proven category management processesDeep experience in category line reviewsTeam oriented and demonstrated excellence in cross functional, direct and indirect leadership and management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive and creative, able to seek out innovative solutions to business problemsKnowledgeable and successful in multi-channel sales via both wholesale and direct-to-customerCreative and resourceful, with a strong customer orientation and highly motivated to positively impact the customer and CompanyStrong business acumen, combined with the ability to translate business strategy into practical applicationKnowledge and Skills
Ability to lead and motivateResults oriented with proven track recordHard-working, independent and accountableCo-operative and collaborative
Pet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer