Assistant Category Manager

Placed: 07/12/17
Region: Northamptonshire
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We are excited to be working with a large B2B organisation within the Northampton area. Employing over 20,000 people nationwide, our client is now looking for an experienced Assistant Category Manager to join its ever-growing team.

The Job:

I create & own the following in commercial
The building of the factbase on the customer, competitors & market to support development of my category strategy.
The delivery of category role and intent.
Category range reviews and delivery of the end-to-end process.
Supply base Strategy and management of supplier relationships, to maximise return.
Negotiation of supplier trading agreements and accurate input into Dealtrack.
Promotional plans and exit strategies with supplier support - negotiating cost prices and trading terms.
Review and report on performance to identify areas of concern/opportunities and take appropriate action.
Regular competitor analysis stores and web.
Responsible and accountable for the maintenance and accuracy of pricing, POS, promotional activity.
Collaboration internally both cross-functionally and within the group.

Skills:

Commercial skills
I am an expert at the calculation of margin / adding and removing VAT and analysing sales and profit

Systems skills
Systems knowledge of Advanced Excel, Business Objects, Google, PIM, Microsoft, Wintegrate, Hybris, Dealtrack.

Core skills
I am a role model and I apply the cornerstone values in every aspect of my job
Take ownership and responsibility
Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
Resilient and positive through adversity and change
Collaboration and communication
Influencing - peers, and key stakeholders.
I am a strong communicator with the ability to collaborate at all levels
I problem-solve using my initiative and recommending solutions
Ability to challenge the status quo and confident to push back when required.

Experience:

Commercial experiences
I have experience of delivering roles and intents and KPIs for the category.
I have reviewed the customer, market and competition to provide the relevant information to support a range review.
I have successfully planned and delivered a range review
I have taken the lead at a supplier meeting/visits.
Attended relevant trade shows, trade panels and project shops.
I have worked with supply chain teams and understand stock measures and KPIs.

Core experiences
Deputised for my line manager at key meetings
I visit stores and competition regularly
I have presented to senior management
I work cross-functionally and drive strong relationships with key stakeholders

Price / Salary: £30000 - £35000/annum