Assistant Category Manager
- Please note: This position requires reporting to our Corporate Headquarters in Arlington, VA, five days a week. **
- Manages assigned projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow and to achieve business objectives
- Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
- Analyze various KPIs in coordination with the senior category manager on an ongoing basis
- Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
- Prepare and collect relevant information to process purchase agreements and contracts
- Support negotiations and ongoing communication/coordination with domestic & international suppliers
- Prepare category analysis, quality control analysis and trend analysis
- Analyze retail prices in coordination with the senior category manager, as well as the implementation and continuous monitoring of the retail landscape
- Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials as needed
- Prepare and assist in tastings and quality assurance for the negotiated items
- Commit to and complete individual development plan on schedule
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in a related field
- In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
- 1-6 months of purchasing experience in a grocery retail setting
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
- This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time
- Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
- Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
- Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
- 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
- Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
- Total Well-Being Program
- DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
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