Position Overview
As a Sr Category Manager, you will effectively lead a team of Category Managers to ensure proper procedures and job responsibilities are being completed successfully. Additionally, you will also manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales, purchasing, pricing, and category management.
Job Description
Description - Provide leadership to Category Managers (Direct Reports) and Merchandising support staff (Indirect reports)
- Responsible for managing their team for maximization of bill out through alternative sourcing, margin controls, ad fees, and forward buys
- Manage the Category Managers team with vendor issues, credit requests, paybacks, funding tracking, etc.
- Work with teams to hit the KPI goals for team and individuals as set by the Director of the department
- Review the assigned team's price changes for accuracy before implementation. Assure pertinent forward buys are maximized.
- Responsible for managing and negotiating vendor contracts that generate a steady income stream for the Division
- Help in the hiring process, training, and evaluations for employee development for assigned team members. Coach, develop, and mentor staff
- Attend Business Reviews as scheduled with the Director of the Department
- Responsible for managing and executing special projects demands that are set forth by senior management
- Develop strategic business plans for the categories assigned
- Develop sales, buying, and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets
- Manage product mix, variety, selection, and quality of items
- Travel Required:Yes
Environment - Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills - Specialized Knowledge : Supermarket experience at a Corporate level
- Special Skills : Category Management; Excel, Negotiation, organization, prioritization, problem solving, communication, and setting clear directions; Ability to multi task, Strong written and Verbal Communication skills
- Physical abilities Ability to work outside of the home - in an office, grocery store, customer site, and at team meetings and industry events
- Other Valid driver's license required
Years Of Experience - 7-10 : Category Management preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Shift
Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC
About Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs.
Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.