What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Food Service position at Englefield Oil Company?
Summary :
The Food Service Category manager is responsible for the sales optimization of the food service program and those related products within the retail establishment. Responsibilities include making decisions about which products to sell, helping with procurement, assisting with marketing and promotion, and overseeing inventory. Category managers require familiarity with marketing, sales, and supply chain management and are both creative and analytical in their decision-making.
Division : Retail Operations
Reports to :
Director of Food Service
FLSA : Exempt
Employment Status : Full Time
Effective Date : March 2023
Essential Functions
- Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding product and food service category
- Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
- Reviewing and monitoring category assortment performance and implementing various action plans for improvement
- Forecasting new product demand and reviewing product pricing to ensure they meet margin targets with healthy year over year growth
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories and ensuring products are in the optimal position within the store layout for category success
- Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
- Planning and implementing planograms for shelf displays.
Required Education & Experience
