Director - Category Management , Fresh Foods & Bakery

• The Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery is responsible for creating an operational environment that fosters development and profitability.
• This individual partners with the executive team to develop strategic goals and create operating policies for review and implementation.
• This individual leads a cross-functional category management team to maximize efficiency in the areas of planning and operations.
• Up to 20% travel required.

• Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
• Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team.  Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
• Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic direction in order to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
• Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
• Ensures all contract negotiation strategies are in line with the best interest of RaceTrac.
• Assesses category offerings, develops and communicates strategies, and prioritizes the category team’s tactical work.
• Creates, plans, and executes appropriate financial and guest service goals for the assigned teams.
• Communicates strategies and gains alignment across departments impacted by category programs.
• Directs the development of analytical tools to manage product mix, cost, retails, and to determine promotional strategies.  
• Strengthens key vendor relationships to maximize RaceTrac’s position in the marketplace.
• Approves, prioritizes, and monitors all category expenditures.
• Develops and maintains key business relationships with cross functional departments on a regular basis to ensure strategic alignment.
• Drives process improvement strategies that increase efficiencies and simplify our Guests’ and Associates’ lives.

• Category Management
• Fresh Foods
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with experience in procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising preferred
• 7 years professional experience in a related field preferred
• Supervisory/managerial experience
• Project Management skills preferred
• Familiarity with the retail industry preferred
• Food Service experience nice to have

• MS WORD Resume
• required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Salary : $146,200 - $219,000