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Job Description
- Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
- Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
- Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
- Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing and quality of services
- Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
- Placing appropriate orders to ensure product availability meets demand
- Leading category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
- Collaborating with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
- Managing budget development and revenue for the category
- Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
Job Requirements
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Time management
- Ability to learn
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving skills
- Analytical Tools
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation Software
- Online Sales Portals