Center Store Category Manager
Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Center Store Category ManagerOur client in Orange County,
California has an immediate opening for a Center Store Category
Manager on a direct hire basis.Company Profile:Established grocery
retailer dedicated to fostering health and wellness through the
provision of top-tier products and unparalleled customer
service.Center Store Category Manager Role:The Center Store
Category Manager is the key point of contact for Grocery and Center
Store categories and will serve as the primary lead, overseeing
day-to-day operations across both physical stores and eCommerce
platforms. The role involves close collaboration with Vendors,
Marketing, Store Ops, and Department Managers to successfully
execute strategic programs and initiatives.Lead the strategic
development and planning for assigned categories.Ensure alignment
of category sales plans with the overall Merchandising
strategy.Promote and verify execution of the category strategy at
the store level.Manage a P&L, monitoring sales, comp growth
percentage, and gross margin mix daily/weekly.Optimize assortment
across varying store sizes to achieve optimal depth and breadth by
category, brand, and product type.Maximize contracts, supply
agreements, and programs with a large distributor to minimize
acquisition costs.Manage a large vendor base beyond the primary
distributor.Develop an in-depth understanding of key strategic
initiatives and ensure category strategies align with the overall
company strategy.Identify and leverage opportunities for contracts,
supply agreements, and programs to achieve the lowest possible
acquisition costs.Manage, improve, and recommend the product
assortment for stores.Perform SKU rationalization and work with
suppliers to narrow products supplied to stores.Develop annual
category plans, including situation analysis, vision/strategy, and
specific category plans.Facilitate planogram development and
solicit input from Buyers and Store Ops.Develop pricing strategy
and recommend retail pricing guidelines.Review competitor pricing
information and set/approve pricing recommendations.Work with the
Marketing Department on advertising/promotions for the assigned
category.Collaborate on in-store signage, co-op agreements, and
promotion timetables and strategies.Develop cost/benefit analyses
to determine the return on advertising and promotion dollars.Work
with suppliers to maintain product supply and communicate any
out-of-stock to stores.Review and collaborate with distributors and
manufacturers to resolve out-of-stock issues.Center Store Category
Manager Background Profile:Bachelor's degree preferred, but not
required.5+ years of experience leading a buying/sales team with
direct P&L responsibility.Strong analytical skills.Effective
communication and negotiating experience.Understanding of financial
methodology for cost determination and annual business
plans.Passion and knowledge of natural foods (experience not
required but beneficial).Strong Excel skills.Proficient in
PowerPoint.Availability to work weekdays and as needed nights and
weekends.Solid understanding of retail, margin, and
inventory.Exceptional decision-making capabilities.Proven ability
to develop and maintain financial plans.Proficient in using Word,
Excel, Outlook, etc.Features and Benefits:Medical and Prescription
Drug CoverageVision and DentalLife Insurance2 weeks
vacation401kEmployee Discount
Keywords: Affinity Executive Search, Laguna Niguel , Center Store Category Manager, Executive , Costa Mesa, California
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