Category Assistant Lead
Core
Lead a centralized pool of Category Assistants to ensure accurate execution of product onboarding, data maintenance, range administration, promotions, pricing, and rebates across assigned portfolios.
Role type
Senior operational lead (category administration)
Builds
Centralized category support services for merchandise portfolios
Domain
Retail / Category Management
Required skills
People leadership, operational process management, stakeholder management, data quality control, performance monitoring, cross-functional coordination, system workflow management, commercial decision rights management, team coaching, service level management
Preferred skills
Experience with major commercial launches, seasonal events, range changes, process improvement initiatives, user validation, training delivery
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, business systems, workflow tools
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of category support across assigned portfolios, manage team workload and portfolio coverage, oversee product onboarding and pricing/rebate execution, act as primary service contact for merchandise leaders, coach and develop Category Assistants, resolve complex transactions and exceptions, partner with Systems and Reporting Team Lead on process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities