SR Manager Category - East Region/Remote

Job Ref: 163112 Location: Providence, RI 02908 Location Flexibility: Remote Category: Merchandising Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Exempt Anticipated Closing Date: June 24, 2024 Pay Basis Yearly Pay Range $90300.00 - $169100.00 Annually ($43.41 - $81.30 Hourly) Other Compensation Bonus Eligible

Must reside in the East Region

PURPOSE:

The Sr Manager Category

• Region is responsible for all areas of functional and strategic category management and related merchandising activities (e.g., Category Manager Teams, vendor negotiations) that pertain to his/her assigned categories. Accountable for the sales, margin, and expense control P&L contribution for assigned team. Additionally, this person is responsible for the supervision, training, goal setting, and development of the assigned staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sales and gross profit results for assigned categories.

• Supervises Category Managers and category support staff to properly coordinate category management activities that will significantly impact the region's performance and sales.

• Attains assigned goals despite program complexity, handles multiple priorities, develops competitive programs, and maneuvers through large amounts of data smoothly.

• Acts as a representative for the region when needed and works closely with the sales team to communicate programs and achieve sales targets.

• Provides direction, sets and monitors goals for the Category Manager Team.

• Responsible for SOX compliance across assigned teams and ensuring all legal/tax compliance is adhered to for assigned categories and areas of responsibility.

• Oversight of the New Item Speed to Shelf process, new item first-to-market initiatives, and new item trend communication.

• Oversight of Shelf Management process.

• Resolves Vendor/Customer/Retailer Issues.

• Acts as a Tactical, Regional Category Strategy and Program Development lead for assigned area.

• Builds and Maintains Strategic Customer Relationships.

• Partners on Strategic Marketing Program and Plan Development.

• Review period data to assess sales, service levels, and category profitability, and make adjustments as needed.

• Support Brand + initiatives and as well as work with the merchandising team on guiding Brands' role in category and execution of promotional plans.

• Ensures merchandising plans/programs are developed to achieve sales targets including ad quality/accuracy, selling show assortment/deal depth, and Semester planning activities.

• Reviews and budgets for Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement-research key gaps, and audits as necessary.

• Reviews and manages vendor chargeback approval for assigned categories.

• Responsible for P&L expense metrics- aged inventory, supplier program income, and Epass management.

• Works closely with the sales team to drive execution for region programs as well as communicate program sales results and gap closure opportunities as needed.

• Conducts Staff Training, Development, and Supervision.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• (5) Five years Category Management experience, with proven performance using Category Management tools (e.g. Syndicated Data Sources and Category Management applications.)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Proven supervision experience, including familiarity with Performance Management processes.

• Proven understanding of financial reports, including prior experience with profit and loss (P&L) statement responsibility.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.

• Excellent communication skills in person, via electronic communication media, and written.

• Computer skills required including spreadsheet and database tools and electronic communication tools. Requires the ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.

• Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Some travel may be required.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the normal workday.

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

• M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Company: UNFI Wholesale Inc.