Key job responsibilities

• Acting as the ‘business owner’ for their sub categories and vendors, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business
• Owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on subcategory and applicable vendors, along with responsibility for driving strategic supply chain projects and promotions to achieve business objectives
• Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor — autonomously
• Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin
• Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for subcategory and strategic brands
• Optimizing the online presence and content of each product on the brand’s portfolio
• Developing and executing marketing plans in order to drive awareness and purchases for the subcategory and brands
• Driving cross-category initiatives to improve operational process and deliver results

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion and inventory management
• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership