What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Category Strategist position at Wakefern Food Corp.?
Job Description
The Category Manager, Non Food is responsible for driving the pricing, shelving, marketing, and promotions of products to make them visible, accessible, and appealing to customers. This position requires a working knowledge of the products within the division, ability to comprehend consumer needs and buying practices, and understanding of the sales goals and environment related to the merchandise category.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vendor management
- Pricing and marketing
- Creation of programs
- In-store merchandising
- Planning and inventory management
Requirements:
- Four year College degree
- Must have at least 2 years of previous purchasing experience in a retail organization and an understanding of surrounding laws and regulations
- Able to analyze consumer data and identify trends
- Aptitude for detail and figure oriented work and the ability to learn computer systems easily
- Experienced in giving presentations with the ability to adapt to differing perspectives
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Clear ability to analyze data to make category decisions
- A thorough understanding of retail insights
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate category strategies and the impact on total store
- Proven experience of highly effective supplier management and development
- Experience of managing business improvements projects within a Supply Chain & Purchasing environment
