Director - Category Management , Fresh Foods & Bakery
Intermedia Group Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States
OPEN JOB: Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery
LOCATION:
Atlanta, Georgia Relocation Assistance Available SALARY:
$146,200 to $219,000
Job Description
The Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery is responsible for creating an operational environment that fosters development and profitability.
This individual partners with the executive team to develop strategic goals and create operating policies for review and implementation.
This individual leads a cross-functional category management team to maximize efficiency in the areas of planning and operations.
Up to 20% travel required.
What You’ll Do:
Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic direction in order to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
Ensures all contract negotiation strategies are in line with the best interest of the firm.
Assesses category offerings, develops and communicates strategies, and prioritizes the category team’s tactical work.
Creates, plans, and executes appropriate financial and guest service goals for the assigned teams.
Communicates strategies and gains alignment across departments impacted by category programs.
Directs the development of analytical tools to manage product mix, cost, retails, and to determine promotional strategies.
Strengthens key vendor relationships to maximize the firm’s position in the marketplace.
Approves, prioritizes, and monitors all category expenditures.
Develops and maintains key business relationships with cross functional departments on a regular basis to ensure strategic alignment.
Drives process improvement strategies that increase efficiencies and simplify our Guests’ and Associates’ lives.
What We’re Looking For:
Category Management
Fresh Foods
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with experience in procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising preferred
7+ years professional experience in a related field preferred
Supervisory/managerial experience
Project Management skills preferred
Familiarity with the retail industry preferred
Food Service experience nice to have
Application Instructions
MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
Contact Stephen Fleischner INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC. Email: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/
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Atlanta, Georgia Relocation Assistance Available SALARY:
$146,200 to $219,000
Job Description
The Category Management Director, Fresh Foods & Bakery is responsible for creating an operational environment that fosters development and profitability.
This individual partners with the executive team to develop strategic goals and create operating policies for review and implementation.
This individual leads a cross-functional category management team to maximize efficiency in the areas of planning and operations.
Up to 20% travel required.
What You’ll Do:
Serves as the point of contact and voice of the Category Management department for planning and operations.
Develops, coaches, and trains the current assigned Category Management team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase department growth and exposure. Encourages continuous two-way feedback from all team members.
Partners cross functionally with all members of the Category Management team to align strategic direction in order to execute consistent planning and analytical goals.
Drives profitability and growth within assigned categories by implementing aggressive negotiation tactics, industry leading programs and competitive promotions to drive category sales.
Ensures all contract negotiation strategies are in line with the best interest of the firm.
Assesses category offerings, develops and communicates strategies, and prioritizes the category team’s tactical work.
Creates, plans, and executes appropriate financial and guest service goals for the assigned teams.
Communicates strategies and gains alignment across departments impacted by category programs.
Directs the development of analytical tools to manage product mix, cost, retails, and to determine promotional strategies.
Strengthens key vendor relationships to maximize the firm’s position in the marketplace.
Approves, prioritizes, and monitors all category expenditures.
Develops and maintains key business relationships with cross functional departments on a regular basis to ensure strategic alignment.
Drives process improvement strategies that increase efficiencies and simplify our Guests’ and Associates’ lives.
What We’re Looking For:
Category Management
Fresh Foods
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with experience in procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising preferred
7+ years professional experience in a related field preferred
Supervisory/managerial experience
Project Management skills preferred
Familiarity with the retail industry preferred
Food Service experience nice to have
Application Instructions
MS WORD Resume
required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
Contact Stephen Fleischner INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC. Email: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/
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