Analyst III - Assistant Category Manager

Update • We DO NOT want District Leader, Manager, Store Manager, Market Manager or Visual Merchandising. These positions do not have Category Management experience. This is very different an just means they have experience in 1 store. • Also, buying procurement is not Category Manager, they don’t work with Item selection or owning a category... THE IDEAL CANDIDIDATE. • 2+ years of Corporate Retail Merchandise Experience, preferably in beauty or personal care categories. • Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application • Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales • Advanced experience MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint We need applicants with more of a merchandising background. Category Management experience Bilingual - Preferred On site: Miami - Needs to be within 15 to 20 Miles from location due to traffic Description The Category Specialist will be located in ***’s Merchandising Department in Miami, FL. You will drive budgeted sales, gross margin, and grow market share within your assigned categories. Overall, you will be responsible for delivering on the merchandising objectives as they relate to the *** Alternative formats business unit, including Hispanic and Value format focus. • **NON SAFETY*** Position Summary • Contribute directly to sales and margin goals in assigned category. • Analyze profit and loss information for the category, develop sales and margin projections, and assist Category Manager in P&L reconciliation. • Responsible planogram review and assortment and flow optimization. • Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; promotional programs) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years. • Drive tactical execution of day-to- day plan activities (e.g., builds off-shelf plans, seasonal programs, track promotional period and performs post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary. • Responsible for promotional strategy and execution. • Collaborate with an internal team of *** professionals in Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations. • Analyze sales records and inventory levels of current stock; seek new, alternative foreign and domestic suppliers. • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition; search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations. • Keep abreast of changes in the market. • Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment. • Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish) • Willingness to travel 5-10%. Duties • Contribute directly to sales and margin goals in assigned categories. • Analyze profit and loss information for the category, develop sales and margin projections, and assist Category Manager in P&L reconciliation. • Responsible planogram review and assortment and flow optimization. • Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; promotional programs) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years. • Drive tactical execution of day-to- day plan activities (e.g., builds off-shelf plans, seasonal programs, track promotional period and performs post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary. • Responsible for promotional strategy and execution. • Collaborate with an internal team of *** professionals in Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations. • Analyze sales records and inventory levels of current stock; seek new, alternative foreign and domestic suppliers. • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition; search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations. • Keep abreast of changes in the market. • Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment. Experience 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position preferred • Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application • Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales • Technical experience in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; some Access or other database knowledge. Education Bachelors Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience