<p>Description</p> <p>This position is responsible for supporting the Category Manager in the execution of effective category strategies. Your responsibilities will include administrative tasks, supplier relationship management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to execute product assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies.</p> <p>Data Reporting:</p> <ul> <li>Collect sales data, market trends, and consumer behavior. </li><li>Prepare regular reports on category performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement. </li><li>Support the execution of data-driven strategies for assortment, pricing, and promotions. </li></ul> <p>Assortment Optimization:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in managing the assortment of grocery, dairy, frozen, supplements and health and beauty products based on sales data and market trends. </li><li>Collaborate with the Category Manager in developing and implementing assortment strategies. </li><li>Assist in conducting regular performance reviews of products and suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and customer expectations. </li></ul> <p>Pricing and Promotion Support:</p> <ul> <li>Monitor competitor pricing and promotional activities to ensure competitiveness. </li><li>Analyze the effectiveness of promotions and provide recommendations for improvements. </li></ul> <p>Supplier Collaboration:</p> <ul> <li>Support the Category Manager in maintaining relationships with suppliers. </li><li>Collaborate with suppliers on new product launches. </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with brand, vendor, brokers, marketing and operational teams to ensure alignment with category strategies. </li><li>Support merchandising teams in optimizing product placement and visual presentation. </li><li>Contribute insights and recommendations to support inventory management and supply chain efficiency. </li><li>Collect and aggregate deal and promotional opportunities for grocery, dairy, frozen, supplements and health and beauty replenishment buyers. </li></ul> <p>Administrative Tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of category-related information. </li><li>Coordinate meetings, presentations, and communications within the category management team. </li><li>Handle administrative tasks to support the overall efficiency of category management processes. </li></ul> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p>