Category Manager
Core
Analyze data to identify industry and consumer trends, develop long-term category growth strategies, and manage product sourcing and assortment planning.
Role type
Category Manager
Builds
Product assortments, sourcing plans, and category strategies for retail channels
Domain
Retail / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Data analysis, strategic planning, supplier relationship management, international trade, demand forecasting, budget management, negotiation, project management
Preferred skills
Experience in toys, sports, art office, Home, DIY categories
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends; Develop long-term category growth plans; Manage supplier relationships to improve pricing and quality; Create exit strategies for underperforming products; Forecast product demand to ensure inventory stability; Manage category budget and revenue; Lead category, pricing, and promotion initiatives across all channels; Optimize assortment and related merchandising through category management projects; Place orders to ensure product availability; Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC