Associate Manager, Category - Food

Pilot Company•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to support the category team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews. Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes. Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics. Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc. Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes. Assist in the oversight of the category profit and loss. Assist in developing annual category business plan. Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities. Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision. Deliver clear and concise communication to field teams relative to the category. Maintain strong competitive awareness, including product offers, pricing, and proximity of competitors. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification required
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem solve
Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a group
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to think creatively and identify new solutions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to communicate professionally with all corporate levels, vendors, and customers
Comfortable with changing technology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in retail or business preferred
Minimum two years’ retail or similar experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes
Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics
Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.
Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
Assist in the oversight of the category profit and loss
Assist in developing annual category business plan
Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities
Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision
Deliver clear and concise communication to field teams relative to the category
Maintain strong competitive awareness, including product offers, pricing, and proximity of competitors
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned