Additional Considerations (if any):
- At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description: Job Title: Category Manager
Department: Purchasing
FLSA: Exempt
General Function:
Procures and merchandises product for Hy-Vee stores at the best quality/price relationship. Interprets customer, store and distribution demands; provides merchandising opportunities. Manages assigned categories from merchandise procurement through store distribution.
Core Competencies - Partnerships
- Growth mindset
- Results oriented
- Customer focused
- Professionalism
Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: Assistant Vice-President
Positions that Report to you: Purchasing Assistant
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains average annual fill rate as agreed upon with department management.
- Communicates all ad out-of-stocks, as well as out-of-stocks on fast moving items to stores.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for ad offerings and purchasing of ad products to arrive on a just-in-time forecast basis.
- Assists with writing ads and presents offers to ad committee.
- Collaborates with suppliers to procure new merchandise and create marketing plans for new/existing items.
- Responsible for evaluating and implementing inventory reduction strategy as determined by management. Identify new opportunities for private label and develop a merchandising plan for promotion of private label.
- Maintains open communication with suppliers, brokers.
- Identifies and implements backhaul or customer pick-up opportunities.
- Maintains an appropriate number of category reviews to determine best product mix and creates plan-o-gram recommendations for the stores.
- Maintains a ratio of new/discontinued items less than or equal to the number agreed up with department management through SKU rationalization.
- Locates suppliers for items that stores request.
- Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: - Procures seasonal items from suppliers for the bi-annual GM shows.
- Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics: - Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
- Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs
Education and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent required;
- 4-year degree preferred.
- 3-5 years previous related work experience.
Physical Requirements: - Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
- Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.
Equipment Used to Perform Job: Standard tools and equipment used to test, troubleshoot and train on forecasting software.
Calculator, Fax, copier, telephone, printer, Telex CRT and PC with Microsoft Office programs.
Financial Responsibility: None.
Contacts: Has daily contact with suppliers/vendors.
Confidentiality:
Has access to confidential information, including Distribution Center product costs and software passwords.
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