Bakery Category Manager
Core
Responsible for assortment, sales, markdowns, margins, net profit, and inventory of the bakery product category in a grocery retail environment.
Role type
Category Manager (Bakery)
Builds
Bakery product assortment and promotional programs for grocery retail customers
Domain
Grocery Retail / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, analytical skills, project management, negotiation, inventory management, marketing program development, private label strategy
Preferred skills
Retail store experience
Technologies
Sales analysis tools, inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results; Achieve sales and margin targets; Develop assortment plans by product group; Manage category advertising including assortment, product mix, sales, and gross margins; Oversee inventory management of product life cycles; Negotiate favorable terms, trade allowances, advertising allowances, new item allowances with suppliers; Develop marketing and promotional programs for items and categories; Identify and implement private label opportunities; Coordinate with Operations team to ensure precise implementation of category offerings; Develop and implement category and product line business strategies.