Category Specialist
Hybrid. On-site T-TH. Candidate should be local to Woonsocket HQ This position is responsible for interpreting and providing the analytical detail of category and product performance, tracking product sales trends, reviewing margin, inventory turns and service level, building queries, supervising the preparation. Interpret and provide the analytical detail of category and product performance. Use internal data to track, analyze and communicate category/brand dynamics and sales trends. Review margin, inventory turns and service levels. Build queries and supervise the preparation. Interpret and provide the analytical detail of category and product performance. Identify opportunities and recommend changes to drive improvements in sales forecast accuracy, in-stock, inventory levels and product flow. Minimum 2 years experience interpreting and recommending promotional strategies. Bachelor s Degree in Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent. Advanced level Access proficiency (able to create/run database queries, summarize and utilize data). Must have excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills and able to develop his/her own oral and visual presentations, spread sheets and general correspondence. Must have effective communication skills. Detailed oriented and organized. Proven experience using and analyzing data to make decisions and recommendations that will maximize profitability. 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. Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; Extracare loyalty program; 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, tracks promotional period and performs post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary). Collaborate with an internal team of CVS 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. Achieve category plans and to share category insights Perform category analysis and implement category management processes Execute category business plans across key categories Provide presentations on completed project/category savings and category Applying contemporary category management strategies Developing detailed global category strategies Develop and execute category strategies Deliver category solutions benefitting both the customer and the category Implement a category acquisition strategy Set, communicate and execute the strategic direction for the assigned category Refresh category management strategies and plans Develop category inventory productivity targets Developing strong category partnerships through demonstration of category and consumer expertise Capitalize and leverage category opportunities Forecast a long-term category strategy Deliver purchasing strategies for each category Set category objectives and identify growth opportunities Conduct category reviews based on KPI Identify and develop key category growth ideas and opportunities to maximize category growth potential Achieving category negotiated savings goal while ensuring mutual ownership of category goals Maintain all category master lists 2 to 5 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position. 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. Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Business Administration Cvs Communication Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Databases Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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