Sr Manager Category - Region - Remote (all regions)
Company: UNFI
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Remote - All RegionsJob Overview:The Senior Manager
Category
Region is responsible for all areas of functional and strategic
category management and related merchandising activities (e.g.,
Category Manager Teams, vendor negotiations) that pertain to
his/her assigned categories. Accountable for the sales, margin, and
expense control P&L contribution for assigned team.
Additionally, this person is responsible for the supervision,
training, goal setting and development of the assigned staff.Job
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Responsible for sales and
gross profit results for assigned categories.Supervises Category
Managers and category support staff to properly coordinate category
management activities that will significantly impact the region's
performance and sales.Attains assigned goals despite program
complexity, handle multiple priorities, develop competitive
programs and maneuver through large amounts of data smoothly.Acts
as representative for the region when needed and works closely with
the sales team to communicate programs and achieve sales
targets.Provides direction, sets and monitors goals for Category
Manager Team.Responsible for SOX compliance across assigned team
and ensuring all legal/tax compliance is adhered to for assigned
categories and area of responsibility.Oversight to the New Item
Speed to Shelf process, new item first to market initiatives and
new item trend communication.Oversight to Shelf Management
process.Resolves Vendor/Customer/Retailer Issues.Acts as a
Tactical, Regional Category Strategy and Program Development lead
for assigned area.Builds and Maintains Strategic Customer
Relationships.Partners on Strategic Marketing Program and Plan
Development.Review period data to assess sales, service levels and
category profitability, make adjustments as needed.Support Brand +
initiatives and as well as work with merchandising team on guiding
Brands role in category and execution of promotional plans.Ensures
merchandising plans/programs are developed to achieve sales targets
including ad quality/accuracy, selling show assortment/deal depth
and Semester planning activities.Reviews and budgets for Profit and
Loss (P&L) Statement - research key gaps, audits as
necessary.Reviews and manages vendor chargeback approval for
assigned categories.Responsible for P&L expense metrics- aged
inventory, supplier program income and Epass management.Works
closely with the sales team to drive execution for region programs
as well as communicating program sales results and gap closure
opportunities as needed.Conducts Staff Training, Development and
Supervision.Builds and Maintains Relationships with Top 25 Key
Retailers and does appropriate category business planning with key
customers.Job Requirements:Bachelor s degree preferred.Five (5)
years Category Management experience, with proven performance using
Category Management tools (e.g. Syndicated Data Sources and
Category Management applications.)Proven supervision experience,
including familiarity with Performance Management processes.Proven
understanding of financial reports, including prior experience with
profit and loss (P&L) statement responsibility.Strong oral and
written communication skills.Strong presentation skills.Excellent
leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.
Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to
achieve desires results.Excellent communication skills in person,
via electronic communication media and written.Computer skills
required including spreadsheet and database tools and electronic
communication tools. Requires the ability to handle administrative
duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough
completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and
deal with frequent interruptions.Analytical skills to measure sales
performance, item performance within category and overall vendor
funds management performance.Some travel may be required.All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and
respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor.#LI-Remote
Keywords: UNFI, Maple Grove , Sr Manager Category - Region - Remote (all regions), Executive , Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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