Assistant Category Specialist

A-Line Staffing is now hiring for an Assistant Category Specialist position. The Category Specialist would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Heather Horkenbach at 586-588-9799.

Category Specialist Compensation

• The pay for this position 25.33 per hour.
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

Category Specialist Highlights

• This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs.
• The required availability for this position is 8 hour shifts. 8-430 EST.

Category Specialist Responsibilities

**Hybrid. On-site T-TH. Candidate should be local to Woonsocket HQ

This position is responsible for interpreting and providing the analytical detail of category and product performance, tracking product sales trends, reviewing margin, inventory turns and service level, building queries, supervising the preparation.

Interpret and provide the analytical detail of category and product performance.
Use internal data to track, analyze and communicate category/brand dynamics and sales trends.
Review margin, inventory turns and service levels.
Build queries and supervise the preparation.
Interpret and provide the analytical detail of category and product performance.
Identify opportunities and recommend changes to drive improvements in sales forecast accuracy, in-stock, inventory levels and product flow.

Minimum 2 years experience interpreting and recommending promotional strategies. Bachelor s Degree in Finance or Business Administration or its equivalent. Advanced level Access proficiency (able to create/run database queries, summarize and utilize data). Must have excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills and able to develop his/her own oral and visual presentations, spread sheets and general correspondence. Must have effective communication skills. Detailed oriented and organized. Proven experience using and analyzing data to make decisions and recommendations that will maximize profitability. Contribute directly to sales and margin goals in assigned category.
∙ Analyze profit and loss information for the category, develop sales and margin projections, and assist Category Manager in P&L reconciliation.
∙ Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; Extracare loyalty program; promotional programs) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years.
∙ Drive tactical execution of day-to- day plan activities (e.g., builds off-shelf plans, tracks promotional period and performs post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary).
∙ Collaborate with an internal team of professionals in Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations.
∙ Analyze sales records and inventory levels of current stock; seek new, alternative foreign and domestic suppliers.
∙ Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition; search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations.
∙ Keep abreast of changes in the market.
∙ Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment.

Category Specialist Requirements

∙ 2 to 5 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position.
∙ Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application.
∙ Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
∙ Technical experience in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; some Access or other database knowledge.

If you think this Category Specialist position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!

Heather Horkenbach
Staffing Manager
(586) 588-9799 Local
(877) 782-3334 Toll Free
(877) 782-3444 Fax