Job Description

• Direct and oversee Category Managers in essential duties such as: P&L Management, Category Reviews, Category Strategies, budgets, Promotion plans, and Vendor Negotiations.
• Create and execute effective, detailed category business plans which will include financial performance goals of sales, gross profit, inventory productivity, and operating margins.
• Gather and analyze consumer data, market information, and industry trends for formulation of strategies.
• Complete assortment and margin reviews inclusive of pricing strategies ensuring market competitiveness and gross profit budgets are met and exceeded.
• Negotiate and source products, prices, and agreements on behalf of TNWC, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Provide direction and development for assigned team members inclusive of day to day operations, problem solving and category management disciplines.
• Coordinates messaging/strategy for suppliers across multiple Categories.
• Full financial accountability for team results.
• Develops and monitors department budget.
• Effectively communicates performance and strategies to VP Merchandising.
• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth.
• Work collaboratively with Sales and Operations and Supply Chain departments to ensure category planning and market programs are executed and operating effectively at store level.
• Learn all aspects of systems and reporting tools required to perform job duties.
• Ensure staff receive necessary training on systems and reporting tools to properly perform their job duties.
• Responsible for talent management for their direct reports including staffing, training and performance management.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience leading a team of Category Managers and Assistants.
• Bachelor’s degree in business (Masters preferred), marketing, supply chain, or a related field and/or a combination of Education and a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or retail operations.
• Proven facilitation and influencing skills, ability to manage relationships.
• Strong project management, decision making skills.
• Highly organizational and exceptional time management skills. Advanced analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial metrics (sales, margins, inventory management).
• Experience working with retail management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

• Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience including above average knowledge of Excel
• Must have demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to set priorities and manage priorities of the team.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities