Category Manager
Core
Own and grow major merchandise categories by driving strategy, analytics, pricing, and supplier relationships to impact revenue and margin.
Role type
Senior category manager (retail merchandising)
Builds
Long-term category strategies, annual operating plans, pricing strategies, and assortment plans
Domain
Retail / Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Advanced Excel, data analysis, pricing strategy, assortment planning, supplier negotiation, project management, data visualization
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, executive communication, field visit execution
Technologies
Tableau, MicroStrategy
Responsibilities
Create long-term category development plans, own category performance metrics, lead pricing and assortment planning, manage supplier relationships, conduct field visits, build executive reporting, lead cross-functional initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC