Associate Category Manager

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support the Category Manager and the category business team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews.

Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes

Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics

Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes

Assist in the oversight of the category profit and loss (P&L)

Assist in developing annual category business plan and participate in presentation to senior leadership

Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities

Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.

Maintain active communication with operations regarding initiatives and opportunities

Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision

Maintain competitive analysis, including competitive store and market visits

Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level

Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Complete other duties as assigned