About this role
The purpose of this job is to support the category team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews.
Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changesCreate and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metricsOversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processesAssist in the oversight of the category profit and lossAssist in developing annual category business planUtilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunitiesParticipate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervisionDeliver clear and concise communication to field teams relative to the categoryMaintain strong competitive awareness, including product offers, pricing, and proximity of competitorsModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresComplete other duties as assigned High school diploma or equivalent certification requiredBachelor’s degree in retail or business preferredMinimum two years’ retail or similar experience preferredIntermediate Microsoft Office skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to analyze, think critically, and problem solveAbility to work independently or collaboratively within a groupAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to think creatively and identify new solutionsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to communicate professionally with all corporate levels, vendors, and customersComfortable with changing technologyTravel required less than 25%, overnight may be requiredGeneral office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/VisionFlexible Spending AccountsWeekly pay401K matchTuition AssistanceAdoption AssistancePTOFuel Discount