Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Hiring Now! Full time

The Category Manager drives category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysis, including historical changes and future forecasting, vendor proposals and agreements. (S)he develops overall category strategy and manages its execution on an enterprise level to optimize category activities. Based on analysis, (s)he will monitor, analyze and adjust category strategies to drive category growth and financial performance on the Enterprise level.Essential Duties: Manage the analysis; negotiate agreements, and the on-going management of all Gold Canyon Meat Co protein RFP s. Throughout the course of supplier negotiations this position will review vendor proposals, negotiate agreements to support the category success.Manage and provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance. Analysis will focus on the areas such as product assortment, pricing (branch cost), promotions, price changes.Maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics.Analyze and monitor category performance at an Enterprise and Branch level. Based on analysis, recommend adjustments to category strategies as required to drive overall category performance, including sales growth and improved total gross profit. Benchmark category performance with top industry competitors.Collaborates with Branches to tailor category management strategies to leverage opportunities and implement strategiesReview the pricing in the category to identify issues and opportunities.Work closely with the Food Safety and Quality Assurance team to ensure all suppliers are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, food safety regulations.Review, approve and maintain the cost change template with the suppliersIdentify gaps in EB portfolio and monitor market trends to identify product development opportunities. Ensure Exclusive Brand products are primary consideration in the development and implementation of category strategy.Monitor and negotiate with suppliers on selected program agreementsOther duties may be assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from college or university; or 5 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.5+ years

experience in a meat manufacturing environment and an understanding of meat merchandising principlesDemonstrated expertise in the protein industrySolid negotiation skills, as well as excellent communication skills required. Demonstrated experience and commitment to utilizing the skills of influence, persuasion and negotiation to achieve goals required.Solid quantitative and analytical skills.Strong verbal, written and presentation skills required.Must possess the ability to operate successfully in a matrix environment and work effectively across multiple groups and levels.Proficiency required in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Outlook. Access a plusMust be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.Corporate Summary: At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first

our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.Our Mission:At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family s motto to

treat associates like family and customers like friends. Why work for us?Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, wellness programs, and much moreEqual Opportunity EmployerAt Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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