Job Description

TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK FOUR DAYS A WEEK FROM OUR RALEIGH, NC HQ.

Assistant Category Manager supports the development and execution of category strategies that drive business growth, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance customer satisfaction. This role requires a basic understanding of category lifecycle management, financial acumen, and collaboration. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Category Management 

Describes strategic role of assigned category Identifies differences in category roles Recognizes how category strategy directs business decisions Executes SKU-level decisions to support sub-class and role goals and plan Identifies basic terms required in category planning (e.g., freight, payment terms, vendor data, deals) 

Business Acumen – Financial Management 

Identifies and explains financial reports pertaining to assigned SKUs Plans business actions for SKUs based on given budget information Identifies and explains basic financial metrics (e.g., Camp sales, GMROI) to better plan business actions Applies basic financial management concepts (COGS, Net OPROI, Receipts, Turnover, etc.) with assistance 

 

 Supplier Management/Negotiation 

Communicates required information to suppliers Describes how each member of the cross-functional team (i.e., merchant, inventory, planning, procurement) interacts with suppliers Executes and tracks action items (to-do lists) related to sourcing Assists in defining negotiation requirements to optimize performance at the SKU-level (i.e., cost, quality, time, and performance). 

Strategic Thinking & Execution 

Executes detailed tasks needed to implement the vision within own group and role Describes future Company and customer expectations of a given product category Tracks and monitors current trends to assist in developing future trends and strategy Reviews strategies and helps determine application within product category 

Communication 

Discusses business issues and ideas to effectively perform role 

Develop documents to support work efforts within own team 

Assists in developing presentations for business groups audiences 

Writes using appropriate language and terminology for audiences 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

Recognizes and accepts personal role within business team  Identifies relationship of own role to other roles on team  Displays respect for other team members and their roles  Accepts and incorporates positive and negative feedback regarding performance Develops constructive working relationships with team members to achieve goals 

 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.  4-7 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.  Intermediate analytical and financial modeling skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

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