Category Manager

Ben E. Keith • Linwood, NC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the company’s overall market share. This role involves representing Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude, and adhering to the dress code. The Category Manager will manage the day-to-day tasks and train Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division. Additionally, they will perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process. Managing vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement, monitoring product performance within the assigned category to achieve budgeted goals, and providing feedback to the Director of Purchasing related to the performance of direct reports are key aspects of this role. The Category Manager will also ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained, and educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products within the assigned category.

Requirements

• 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications.
• Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit
• Manage the day-to-day tasks and perform training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process
• Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports
• Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained
• Educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products with assigned category

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level