Category Leader
Core
Implement company vision and category objectives for a specific merchandise category to achieve sales and profitability targets through product excellence and competitive advantage.
Role type
Senior Category Leader (Merchandising)
Builds
Assortment strategy, SKU-level forecasts, vendor agreements, and promotional plans for in-store and online channels.
Domain
Retail / Consumer Electronics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Retail buying, inventory planning, budget management, vendor negotiation, assortment strategy, SKU-level forecasting, strategic vision setting, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Market and product knowledge, store feedback utilization
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create long-term strategic vision and business objectives; Establish annual budgets and select products; Negotiate Vendor Master Agreements and pricing; Determine assortment and promotional strategies; Create and maintain SKU-level forecasts; Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC