Associate Category Manager at SpartanNash

Byron Center, Michigan, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Grocery, Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Bachelor’s degree (required) in Business Administration, Marketing, or Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Five years of marketing, category management, product management and/or product development experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong financial acumen, analytical, influencing and negotiations skills
Demonstrated knowledge of category products and services, and industry trends
Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals
Strong presentation and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus
Ability to travel up to 15% depending on assigned categories
Physical ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds, and frequently sit/stand/walk

Responsible for sales and profits for assigned categories
Develop comprehensive category business plans consistent with the Company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories; plans to include tactics in the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelf placement and coordination with cross-functional teams
Continually monitor and assess performance versus budgeted objectives for category sales and fair share trends using A.C. Nielsen reports, scorecards and profit and loss statements
Establish and maintain relationships with vendor partners to facilitate effective category management to increase sales and profits, lower product costs, maximize trade funds and optimize partnership
Develop private label categories in keeping with overall company goals of achieving "best in class" ratings through packaging, innovation and strategic positioning
Integrate and hold accountable profitability by category, inclusive of market gains, indirect margin, and achieving private label market share
May be responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best category management practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed