Category Manager
Company: Shamrock Foods Company
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
The Category Manager drives category performance through
detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysis,
including historical changes and future forecasting, vendor
proposals and agreements. (S)he develops overall category strategy
and manages its execution on an enterprise level to optimize
category activities. Based on analysis, (s)he will monitor, analyze
and adjust category strategies to drive category growth and
financial performance on the Enterprise level.Essential Duties:
Manage the analysis; negotiate agreements, and the on-going
management of all Gold Canyon Meat Co protein RFP s. Throughout the
course of supplier negotiations this position will review vendor
proposals, negotiate agreements to support the category
success.Manage and provide detailed analysis of assigned category
performance. Analysis will focus on the areas such as product
assortment, pricing (branch cost), promotions, price
changes.Maintain reports to track performance and identify
opportunities against established metrics.Analyze and monitor
category performance at an Enterprise and Branch level. Based on
analysis, recommend adjustments to category strategies as required
to drive overall category performance, including sales growth and
improved total gross profit. Benchmark category performance with
top industry competitors.Collaborates with Branches to tailor
category management strategies to leverage opportunities and
implement strategiesReview the pricing in the category to identify
issues and opportunities.Work closely with the Food Safety and
Quality Assurance team to ensure all suppliers are in compliance
with applicable federal, state, and local, food safety
regulations.Review, approve and maintain the cost change template
with the suppliersIdentify gaps in EB portfolio and monitor market
trends to identify product development opportunities. Ensure
Exclusive Brand products are primary consideration in the
development and implementation of category strategy.Monitor and
negotiate with suppliers on selected program agreementsOther duties
may be assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from
college or university; or 5 years related experience and training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.5+ years
experience in a meat manufacturing environment and an understanding
of meat merchandising principlesDemonstrated expertise in the
protein industrySolid negotiation skills, as well as excellent
communication skills required. Demonstrated experience and
commitment to utilizing the skills of influence, persuasion and
negotiation to achieve goals required.Solid quantitative and
analytical skills.Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
required.Must possess the ability to operate successfully in a
matrix environment and work effectively across multiple groups and
levels.Proficiency required in the use of Microsoft Office,
especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as
Microsoft Outlook. Access a plusMust be flexible and willing to
work the demands of the department which may be subject to
evenings, weekends and holidays.Corporate Summary: At Shamrock
Foods Company, people come first
our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the
nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500
company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been
since being founded in Arizona in 1922.Our Mission:At Shamrock
Foods Company, we live by our founding family s motto to
treat associates like family and customers like friends. Why work
for us?Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and
we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the
right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.
That s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health
insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it
doesn t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits
such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well
as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education,
wellness programs, and much more!Equal Opportunity EmployerAt
Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by
applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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