Assistant Category Manager

Job description

Job Description THE TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK FROM OUR RALEIGH, NC HQ FOUR DAYS A WEEK. The Assistant Category Manager supports the development and execution of category strategies that drive business growth, optimize supplier relationships, and enhance customer satisfaction. This role requires a basic understanding of category lifecycle management, financial acumen, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Category Management: Describes strategic role of assigned category Identifies differences in category roles: Recognizes how category strategy directs business decisions Executes SKU-level decisions to support sub-class and role goals and plan Identifies basic terms required in category planning (e.g., freight, payment terms, vendor data, deals) Business Acumen – Financial Management: Identifies and explains financial reports pertaining to assigned SKUs Plans business actions for SKUs based on given budget information Identifies and explains basic financial metrics (e.g., Camp sales, GMROI) to better plan business actions Applies basic financial management concepts (COGS, Net OPROI, Receipts, Turnover, etc.) with assistance Supplier Management/Negotiation: Communicates...