Director Of Category Management Jobs in California

Act as the sourcing leader for the category management group

Own supplier performance management of Anduril’s supply base, from cost, innovation, delivery, and quality perspective

Continue to evangelize the value of category management to Anduril’s mission, working closely with engineering and manufacturing leadership

10+ years of experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain

Previously managed more than US$500M in overall category spend

Proven experiences in developing and maturing suppliers in a start-up environment

Profound experience across brand management spectrum, including new media, advertising, marketing communications, and product launches

Proven track record of successful team leadership and management, overseeing large teams

P&L management and strategic planning acumen

Role Overview – Senior Director, Category Management

Oversee the development of accurate forecasts for all brand offerings

Manage advertising agency partnerships and define effective communication strategies

Excellent planning, organization and project management skills

Education, Work Experience, And Professional Certifications

Strong interpersonal skills suited to influencing cross-functional teams, including R&D, Design, Kingdom, Finance, Tour employees

Partner with Finance to develop detailed global forecasts for respective categories across channels and regions

Interpersonal skills suited to dealing courteously and professionally with external business contacts and among many functions within the TM organization

10+ years progressive marketing experience

Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained

5+ years retail merchandising/category management and operations experience including perishable and non-perishable products and programs

Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions

Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management

3+ years Division and or National level retail Produce operations, merchandising/category, marketing, and finance experience.

Integrate risk management into category strategies and manage business risks and current and emerging compliance risks to enhance ResMed’s operations. 

Let’s talk qualifications and experience: 

Maintain a thorough knowledge of ResMed’s quality system and provide support, guidance and domain expertise. 

Degree qualification in Engineering, Science or Business discipline.

The ability to work cross functionally to monitor and support financial, quality and responsible sourcing metrics. 

10+ years of experience in category management, product development, or related field

Build and manage a high-performing category management team

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of syndicated data (Nielsen and/or IRI)

Knowledge of food industry trends and consumer behavior

Experience managing a team of category or product professionals

10-15+ years CPG industry experience in category management, customer management, shopper insights and sales strategy as well as leading teams.

Proven people management experience leading a team and coaching and developing others.

Lead Category Management function and deliver thought leadership and accelerated category growth through robust business planning.

Ensure execution of category management initiatives and priorities including new item launches, category management strategies, training, tools, etc.

Build out overall departmental plans (Category Management) to understand our product portfolio strategy on the retail and digital shelf.

We're excited to expand our team with a Category Management Director. Come join us!

Previous experience in a similar role strongly desired (Category Management, Strategy Analysis, Merchandising)

Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, and time management

Work with the team to manage KPIs and P&L financials

Support development of product/feature requirements to grow categories

Knowledge of the online shopping industry, particularly with marketplaces & marketplace sellers

Strong personal presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained

3+ years of category management experience. 5+ years’ experience in the grocery industry.

Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management

5+ years' experience managing people.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience with a related degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Strong quantitative, marketing, merchandising, and consumer research background to read, interpret, and understand how internal and external factors influence financial results

6+ years’ Merchandising/Buying/Category Management experience.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Develops remote team to enhance skills as well as team performance by:

Manage Category Management targets and develop variable compensation tied to achieving targets.

Maintain forecasts across categories and business units monthly and communicate risks and upside to management.

4+ years’ experience managing and driving a team.

Ensure business results meet Company requirements for P&L, cash flow, and inventory management, asset utilization.

Manage preliminary sales forecasting, allocation, and margin management.

Strong strategic and influencing skills, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and able to manage ambiguity.

Build authentic storytelling assets, create impactful relationships with the fish community and manage fish brand ambassadors.

Strong Communicator: excellent communication and presentation skills.

Inclusive: deeply experienced in collaborating with others across difference.