Vp, Sourcing Strategy And Category Management
By Core & Main At St Louis, MO, United States
10-15 years of sourcing, category management or related experience in large organizations.
Manage and provide guidance to category managers, sourcing operations, and program management.
Consolidate and manage authorized associates responsible for purchasing.
Consolidate spend with Preferred Elite vendors to optimize purchasing power and benefits.
Determine the capabilities of Private Label in each category compared to our spend across other vendors.
5 years of experience leading and directing multiple teams.
Category Space Analyst Jobs
By Extramile Convenience Stores LLC At California, United States
Drive improvements, efficiencies, and expertise in JDA application usage, functionality, database management and reporting.
Optimize the use of JDA Space Planning, Category Knowledgebase, Open Access and Web Publisher applications and related processes.
Advanced skills in Blue Yonder/JDA’s Space Planning and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup, formulas).
Intermediate/advanced skills in JDA Floor Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong analytical skills, be highly detail oriented, and have excellent communication and collaboration skills (group, written and oral).
Create store specific data driven Planograms for the ExtraMile Convenience Store franchise network.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to use your analytical skills to develop and implement category strategies? We are looking for a Category Strategy Analyst to join our team and help us create and execute strategies that will drive growth and profitability. You will have the chance to work with a dynamic team and have a direct impact on the success of our business. If you are ready to take on this challenge, apply now!

Overview Category Strategy Analyst is a professional who is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize the sales and profits of a company’s product categories. This role requires a deep understanding of the market, customer needs, and competitive landscape. The Category Strategy Analyst is responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize the product portfolio, pricing, and promotions. Detailed Job Description The Category Strategy Analyst is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize the sales and profits of a company’s product categories. This role requires a deep understanding of the market, customer needs, and competitive landscape. The Category Strategy Analyst is responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize the product portfolio, pricing, and promotions. The Category Strategy Analyst will work closely with the sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure that the strategies are aligned with the overall business objectives. The Category Strategy Analyst will also be responsible for analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for growth. Job Skills Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of market research and data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of pricing and promotional strategies
• Knowledge of product portfolio management
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a category strategy role
• Experience in market research and data analysis
• Experience in pricing and promotional strategies
• Experience in product portfolio management
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of market research and data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of pricing and promotional strategies
• Knowledge of product portfolio management
• Knowledge of competitive analysis
• Knowledge of customer segmentation
Job Experience
• 3+ years of experience in a category strategy role
• Experience in market research and data analysis
• Experience in pricing and promotional strategies
• Experience in product portfolio management
• Experience in competitive analysis
• Experience in customer segmentation
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize the sales and profits of a company’s product categories
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for growth
• Work closely with the sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure that the strategies are aligned with the overall business objectives
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the product categories
• Develop pricing and promotional strategies to optimize sales