What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at AFFILIATED FOODS INC.?
Category Manager
Affiliated Foods Inc.
Amarillo, Texas
Position Summary
The Category Manager is responsible for profitable revenue growth of assigned category(s) for AFI and our Members. They make all item level decisions within their respective category(s) to include but not limited to proper product mix, promotional planning, and costing. The Category Manager must also mange inventory replenishment, and investment buying.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position can manage one or more buyers.
Description of Work
Manage product mix, variety, selection, and quality.
Develop and implement key category initiatives and strategies.
Develop and maintain complete product, category, and consumer trend knowledge.
Develop promotional growth programs.
Conduct annual Top to Top Meetings as well as category reviews to maximize category assortment and set category promotional strategies.
Responsible for managing promotional event and promotions.
Responsible for overseeing input of all file maintenance is timely and accurately.
Responsible for all vendor programs, allowances, performance funds, incentive funds, marketing funds, direct plant ship options, and maintaining efficiency incentives to gain a competitive advantage in our markets.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience, education, or training providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Grocery Wholesale and Retail related industry experience preferred.
College degree preferred.
Working knowledge of sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, retail/wholesale/warehouse operations, category business planning, marketing, consumer research, and financial management.
Very high degree of customer service and follow-up skills.
Minimal travel required: primary travel is to AFI members’ retail locations and distribution centers, vendor partner locations and trade-related events and shows.
Intermediate knowledge of business applications (Microsoft Office).
Ideal candidates will live in the Amarillo Texas area.
Full Time
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holiday,
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Wellness Program
- Yearly Holiday Bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amarillo, TX 79118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Category management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $-1
