Category Manager Ii - Grocery Foods

Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Key Accountabilities:

Own category assortment and performance:

• Make assortment decisions to achieve category roles and financial targets
• Manage Category Assistant
• Continually monitor and assess performance versus budgeted objectives
• Define category strategy, tactical and financial plan of category; own P&L

Lead interactions with stakeholders, monitor activity, and make final decisions:

• Ensure right stock levels exist in the right places – with Replenishment
• Strategic partnerships and innovation
• Review pricing strategy and impact of pricing decisions – with Pricing
• Store performance and adherence – with Operations
• Develop category promo guidelines; planning & monitoring
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendor partners; negotiate trade terms
• Sign-off that articles have been created correctly

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, proven people skills
• Strong negotiation skills, cooperative attitude towards suppliers
• Retail, purchasing / supplier management experience
• Expert knowledge of the category, including customer preferences

Working Conditions:

• Open area office environment
• Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
• Fast paced office environment
• Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of time
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Location: Boca Raton, FL

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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