In your role as the Category Manager II - Fresh, Frozen, & Processed Meats, at Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), you will be accountable to define category strategy and own the results, make sourcing and assortment decisions and drive category sales and profit growth through data-driven decision-making innovation.
Joining ACC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have provided groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then-owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC at www.alaskacommercial.com.
AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• You are the subject matter expert for your Category and build plans around category product, promotion, and placement to drive financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, costs, products, and quality of goods for ACC and our customers
• Develop a connection with the remote communities AC serves through in-community work experience to create customer-centered business plans
• Develop market data and use consumer behavior to find innovative ways to drive performance in your category
• Develop plans with measurable objectives that include advertising, in-store specials, and special buys
• Set the initial sales, gross profit, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget and develop plans to achieve annual budgets
• Work with Merchandising Services to monitor and recommend pricing, stock levels that deliver on category performance
• Provide advice to Operations on Category opportunities
• Provide leadership and management of initiatives to the department’s Category Assistant

JOB EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five [5] years’ experience in category management is required and/or:
• Must have a post-secondary education (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in Commerce, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management. Additional experience in lieu or education may be considered
• Experience leading and managing a small team is required
• Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience, including above-average knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and financial analysis capabilities
• Ability to set priorities and manage priorities of the team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor performance
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods
• Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
• Work in an office environment located at a meat plant with a walk-in freezer and cooler
• Ability to travel 30% of the time

Location: Anchorage, AK
Reports to: Vice President, Merchandising | Alaska Commercial Company
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity
• Fostering excellence
• Respecting others
• Working collaboratively
• Being accountable

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s , BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. 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.