Category Manager II - Wellness & GM Leader (Data-Driven)

Lunds & Byerlys; Edina (MN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 116.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lunds & Byerlys is seeking a Full Time Category Manager II- HBC/GM in Edina, MN to lead category goals for GM and HBC departments, including Living Wise wellness concepts. You will collaborate to set annual objectives, develop standards, and drive category management initiatives across locations.

The role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytics to optimize profitability and product assortment. Onsite work at the corporate office is required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business, food services or equivalent.
• Three or more years retail, category management and/or buying experience.
• Proven ability to make effective decisions grounded in data and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to create merchandising plans grounded in commonly adopted merchandising theory and best practices.
• Understanding of the retail category development process and how it relates to achieving objectives.
• Proficient with syndicated data and consumer panel information (Nielsen RWS & Spins Data preferred).
• Aptitude in financial reporting with proven success in a results driven environment.
• LFHI competencies: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership in establishing the strategic vision for assigned product areas including trends, merchandising, pricing profitability and sales objectives.
• Collaborate with the category team to set annual and quarterly sales and profit objectives and provide location coaching.
• Oversee and contribute to seasonal product promotional plans and monitor performance.
• Review financial reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Develop communication models to keep stakeholders informed and involved.
• Coordinate new product introductions with training on preparation, pricing, promotion and marketing.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Merchandising planning

Financial reporting

Customer service

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Category management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business, food services or equivalent

Herramientas

Outlook

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

Lunds & Byerlys is seeking a Full Time Category Manager II- HBC/GM in Edina, MN to lead category goals for GM and HBC departments, including Living Wise wellness concepts. You will collaborate to set annual objectives, develop standards, and drive category management initiatives across locations.

The role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytics to optimize profitability and product assortment. Onsite work at the corporate office is required.