What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Category Manager- Produce position at Lidl?
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3500 S Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
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Summary
Lidl US is searching for the next Assistant Category Manager to join our team! The Assistant Category Manager contributes to the development of Lidl’s purchasing strategy through detailed market analysis, sourcing new suppliers, and assisting with contract negotiations. The Assistant Category Manager will partner with and shadow Senior Category Managers in cross-departmental meetings and field assignments. The Assistant Category Manager will strive to further the department’s goal of delivering high quality products, continuous product innovation, and the best value proposition for Lidl’s customers.
** This position reports to our Headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid 3-day schedule**
What You’ll Do
- Manages assigned projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow and to achieve business objectives.
- Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement.
- Analyze various KPIs in coordination with the senior category manager on an ongoing basis.
- Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements.
- Prepare and collect relevant information to process purchase agreements and contracts.
- Support negotiations and ongoing communication/coordination with domestic & international suppliers
- Prepare category analysis, quality control analysis and trend analysis.
- Analyze retail prices in coordination with the senior category manager, as well as the implementation and continuous monitoring of the retail landscape.
- Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials as needed.
- Prepare and assist in tastings and quality assurance for the negotiated items.
- Commit to and complete individual development plan on schedule.
What You’ll Need
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in a related field
- In lieu of degree, 5 years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above.
Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- 1-6 months of purchasing experience in a grocery retail setting
Travel Requirements
- This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
- This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time.
What You’ll Receive
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
- Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
- Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Plan ( 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)
- And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates
In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.
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