Bakery Category Manager

Weis Markets•Sunbury, PA

20d

About The Position

The Bakery Category Manager is responsible for managing the assortment, sales, markdowns, margins, net profit, and inventory of an assigned product category. The role calls for strategic thinking and innovation to anticipate grocery retail customer needs, together with tactical attention to detail, analytical ability, and project management skills. The position promotes sales growth and profitability and seeks to increase basket size through a wide variety of products. Frequent independent judgment is essential, and all work must be performed safely and in accordance with corporate policies and applicable laws. The associate is also responsible for other duties as assigned. This position does not supervise other roles. Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it will not discriminate against applicants or employees on legally protected grounds. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Marketing, or a related field, plus five years of experience in retail buying, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Retail store experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Strategic thinking and innovation to anticipate grocery retail customer needs.
Strong analytical and project management skills; tactical and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to exercise frequent independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results.
Achieve sales and margin targets developed in the planning process.
Develop assortment plans by product group.
Manage category advertising, including assortment, product mix, sales, and gross margins.
Oversee inventory management across product life cycles, including promotional purchases.
Negotiate favorable terms and supplier allowances, including trade, advertising, new-item, and other allowances.
Develop marketing and promotional programs for items and categories.
Oversee incremental income, including advertising cooperatives, markdown monies, coupon redemption, rebates, scan backs, and temporary price reductions.
Identify and implement private-label opportunities.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with the Operations team to ensure precise implementation of category product offerings.
Work closely with other Category Managers to optimize merchandising strategies and overall store performance.
Develop and implement category and product-line business strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with corporate policies and applicable laws.