Assistant Category Manager

Overview

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have apart-time,12 month contract opportunity for an Assistant Category Manager

Job Description

In this role you will :

Individual Accountabilities

Execute on Category Strategy

• Ability to develop a deep understanding of designated categories, market trends and consumer behaviors
• Be accountable for the product, placement, pricing and promotion for items within their categories, consistent with each banner strategy
• Respond to customer needs in their category, and is responsible for developing and executing customer-relevant strategies
• Negotiate the lowest cost of goods and meet sales and profit targets
• Review and analyze margins, deals, retail savings, pricing reference article, forecasts, units of measure, cost, pages and sales sets for accuracy
• Review Agency Business report daily and review discrepancies with Category Merchant
• Communicate with Replenishment Team with respect to inventory management
• Review competitive price check and take appropriate action on weekly price change report
• Assist with the resolution of pricing issues
• Review vendor submissions and new article listing reports
• Assist in ad creation and ad proofing processes
• Respond to requests to meet customer needs
• Identify opportunities and expedite category plans with operational support
• Review underperforming categories

Key Support Accountabilities

• Work with Category Merchants in development and management of merchandising programs
• Work with Category Merchants in managing the seasonal process
• Partner with Replenishment Team on inventory management

Job Requirements

Your resume and experience will demonstrate:

• An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a DEC and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Previous experience working in the retail industry; grocery industry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office