Complete Merchandising training program to understand the roles and responsibilities of Category Management, Merchandise Operations, Digital Merchandising and Private Brands.
Will report full time into a Director of Category Management upon the completion of the training program. Responsible to learn, execute and build proficiency in the fundamental tasks and workflow for Category Management (sku set-up, vendor communication and follow-up, coordinating NPI’s and marketing promotions for the division, price reviews and sku matching, etc.)
Supports Manager with overall business initiatives and tasks to achieve budgeted goals and initiatives.
Maintains strong, effective relationships with Category Managers, cross-functional teams and Vendors.
Effectively works with cross-functional teams to execute business initiates through strong partnership and communication.
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is essential.
Data analytics skills to begin to analyze the business and understand trends, opportunities and issues.
Works closely with Cross-Functional team to execute current business tactics

Assistant Category Manager

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