Category Manager, Lomar Specialty

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves procuring and merchandising products while ensuring optimal quality and pricing. The successful candidate will collaborate with suppliers, manage inventory strategies, and maintain strong communication with various stakeholders. If you are a results-oriented professional with a commitment to customer satisfaction and possess excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its people and promotes a culture of engagement and support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous related work experience.
• Ability to interact with basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Procures and merchandises product for Hy-Vee stores.
• Collaborates with suppliers to procure new merchandise.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

forecasting software

Job description

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Additional Considerations (if Any)

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

Additional Considerations (if Any)

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

Job Title: Category Manager

Department: Purchasing

FLSA: Exempt

General Function

Procures and merchandises product for Hy-Vee stores at the best quality/price relationship. Interprets customer, store and distribution demands; provides merchandising opportunities. Manages assigned categories from merchandise procurement through store distribution.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism
  
  

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Assistant Vice-President

Positions that Report to you: Purchasing Assistant

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains average annual fill rate as agreed upon with department management.
• Communicates all ad out-of-stocks, as well as out-of-stocks on fast moving items to stores.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for ad offerings and purchasing of ad products to arrive on a just-in-time forecast basis.
• Assists with writing ads and presents offers to ad committee.
• Collaborates with suppliers to procure new merchandise and create marketing plans for new/existing items.
• Responsible for evaluating and implementing inventory reduction strategy as determined by management. Identify new opportunities for private label and develop a merchandising plan for promotion of private label.
• Maintains open communication with suppliers, brokers.
• Identifies and implements backhaul or customer pick-up opportunities.
• Maintains an appropriate number of category reviews to determine best product mix and creates plan-o-gram recommendations for the stores.
• Maintains a ratio of new/discontinued items less than or equal to the number agreed up with department management through SKU rationalization.
• Locates suppliers for items that stores request.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
  
  

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Procures seasonal items from suppliers for the bi-annual GM shows.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• 4-year degree preferred.
• 3-5 years previous related work experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
• Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
  
  

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting. There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used To Perform Job

Standard tools and equipment used to test, troubleshoot and train on forecasting software.

Calculator, Fax, copier, telephone, printer, Telex CRT and PC with Microsoft Office programs.

Financial Responsibility

None.

Contacts

Has daily contact with suppliers/vendors.

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information, including Distribution Center product costs and software passwords.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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