Denali Staffing Group is Hiring a Category Manager II - Fresh, Frozen, & Processed Meats Near Anchorage, AK
Areas Of Accountability
You are the subject matter expert for your Category and build plans around category product, promotion, and placement to drive financial performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, costs, products, and quality of goods for company and our customers
Develop a connection with the remote communities the company serves through in-community work experience to create customer-centered business plans
Develop market data and use consumer behavior to find innovative ways to drive performance in your category
Develop plans with measurable objectives that include advertising, in-store specials, and special buys
Set the initial sales, gross profit, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget and develop plans to achieve annual budgets
Work with Merchandising Services to monitor and recommend pricing, stock levels that deliver on category performance
Provide advice to Operations on Category opportunities
Provide leadership and management of initiatives to the department's Category Assistant
Job Experience, Education, And Qualifications
Minimum five [5] years' experience in category management is required and/or:
Must have a post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in Commerce, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management. Additional experience in lieu or education may be considered
Experience leading and managing a small team is required
Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience, including above-average knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and financial analysis capabilities
Ability to set priorities and manage priorities of the team
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor performance
Excellent interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
Working Conditions
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods
Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
Work in an office environment located at a meat plant with a walk-in freezer and cooler
Ability to travel 30% of the time
Location: Anchorage, AK Reports to: Vice President, Merchandising Job Type: Full-time Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Salary: $95000 - $115000 per year Job Posted by ApplicantPro