Ecommerce Category Manager

Category Manager

Major purpose and functions of the position.

The position is responsible for maximizing sales for product categories through strategic merchandising and assortment management as well as working closely with other cross-functional areas such as planning, allocation, replenishment, and marketing. The Category Manager also works closely with his/her peers to establish cohesive and synergistic merchandise strategies and plans for the most effective assortment mix and marketing presentation of products.

Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance:

• Responsible for category performance and ongoing alignment with department strategy
• Develops and executes financial plans for specific product categories and classes that meet company financial goals
• Responsible for sales and margin performance for assigned categories and assists team members to reach their performance goals
• Responsible for managing the product information and life cycle for items in the digital selling channel
• Responsible for creation and implementation of Merchandising Strategies that impact the Customer Experience
• Proactively identifies category and item-specific issues and opportunities, proposing solutions that drive business opportunities and minimize liabilities
• Manages communication and coordination of category management efforts within department and across the division
• Assesses results of each category and total results for department and takes corrective action as appropriate
• Creates quarterly category business plan based on detailed analysis of previous results and market trends
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments to ensure availability and the timely delivery of merchandise
• Develops SKU-level assortment plans for online and offline promotions
• Effectively communicates both internally and externally through formal and informal channels; encourages the expression of innovative ideas and suggestions
• Monitors and responds to issues and opportunities resulting from deviations in plan variances
• Creates and documents new processes to improve merchandising operations
• Maintains knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends and makes product recommendations
• Works closely with Marketing to develop marketing strategies based on sales history, market trends, and seasonality
• Analyzes sales trends, key items, vendor profitability, and aged inventory and makes recommendations for driving improved performance

Summary of knowledge, experience, and education required:

• 5+ years' experience in one of the following areas: replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations
• Curious mindset with a strong desire to find new ways to improve the customer experience

Full time 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Commerce Merch & Marketing Dollar Tree