Senior Category Manager — Retail Merchandising & Strategy

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AutoZone in Memphis, TN is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product assortment, placement, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize category performance. You will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to guide decisions, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to maintain market competitiveness.

This role requires 3-5 years of retail experience, preferably in automotive, with strong merchandising math

Qualificações

• Proven leadership and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong retail math and financial skills to optimize category performance.
• Organized, detail-oriented with excellent time management.

Responsabilidades

• Manage product assortment, placement decisions, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize category performance.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, competitor activities, and sales data to make informed decisions about product assortment.
• Determine product placement within store layouts or online to maximize visibility, sales, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitive landscape.
• Monitor and evaluate category performance using KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and present annual category reviews, articulating clear category positioning, product segmentation, and strategic financial objectives.
• Occasionally visit current and potential supplier manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with various teams, including Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales teams to drive category success.
• Set objectives and long-range goals for the team and assigned category.
• Provide coaching and feedback to build an effective team.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Retail math

Data analysis

MS Office

Ferramentas

MS Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AutoZone in Memphis, TN is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product assortment, placement, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize category performance. You will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to guide decisions, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to maintain market competitiveness.

This role requires 3-5 years of retail experience, preferably in automotive, with strong merchandising math