AssistantCategoryManager

## **Job Description** ## _THE TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM OUR RALEIGH, NC HQ FOUR DAYS A WEEK._ ### ### The 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 an