Stop & Shop · 1 day ago
Manager I Category (ACM) - NP
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expStop & Shop is a grocery store chain that has been serving customers for over a century. The Assistant Category Manager will support daily selling activities, manage vendor relationships, and oversee merchandising and pricing responsibilities while collaborating with various teams to ensure effective category strategies.
CommunitiesGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Leverage prior merchandising or category merchandising experience to support the implementation of strategies and initiatives across Category, Merchandising, and Pricing with the Category Manager
Lead and mentor a team of analysts and administrators, providing direction and leadership on day-to-day activities
Assist in crafting a comprehensive Category strategy that meets consumer needs and drives Category goals while supporting the Banner Integrated Business Plan
Collaborate across departments to meet key performance metrics, including Sales, Movement, Market Share, Net Contribution, Profit, and Shrink. These metrics may evolve depending on business priorities
Conduct thorough analysis of categories to support the achievement of Banner strategies
Lead negotiations with vendors and collaborate with the team to secure advantageous programs that drive cost reductions while maintaining an optimal item mix
Work with the Category Manager to negotiate the lowest costs across all elements, such as logistics , distribution, shrink, and reclaim, including swell allowances
Manage vendor allowances in partnership with the Category Manager to ensure targets are met
Maximize the potential of Our Brand items to build consumer loyalty and enhance profitability for both the Category and Delhaize America (DA)
Collaborate with Fresh Foods Buyers to meet service and inventory level objectives
Support the forecasting of ad items and seasonal projections
Develop projections for Sales, Margin, Shrink, and Labor for each new program
Maintain and update the order guide
Provide guidance and motivation to peers while being an effective advocate for change and growth within the team
Foster a continuous improvement culture within the team and department
Serve on key teams and committees as needed
Oversee the development and growth of analysts, Buyers, and Pricing Analyst team members
Qualification
Required
6-8 years of combined experience in retail, merchandising, category management, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, and distribution
Knowledge of relevant practice areas, including Fresh or Center Store categories
Strong understanding of company, business, and industry practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Travel required (typically 8-12%)
Preferred
Experience managing vendor relationships, including brokers and third-party consultants
Proven negotiation experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Associate discounts
Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy Corporate office and the remaining days working remotely
Company
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop has been around for more than 100 years. We started small, as a corner grocery store back in 1914. And we’ve grown…a lot.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2015-07-13Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Karen Mitchell
CMO/Senior Vice President, Marketing
Anne Sawayer-Souza
Human Resource Business Partner
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