CATEGORY MANAGER, GROCERY-ALASKA, US
COMPANY PROFILE:
They have a compelling and authentic story with which few retailers in North America can compare!
They are proud of their 150 year tradition of providing outstanding quality food and general merchandise to rural Alaskans.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
The Category Manager, Grocery will build plans around product, promotion, and placement to drive financial performance and to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, costs, products, and quality of goods.
You will develop a connection with the remote Alaskan communities they serve through in-community work experience to create customer centric business plans.
You will set the initial sales, gross profit, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget and develop plans to achieve annual budget.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
Several years of center store category management, preferably with major suppliers and an understanding of procurement opportunities and challenges of operating in remote areas.
Travel throughout rural Alaska up to 50% of the year, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of rural Alaska is a plus.
Solid experience with MS Office Suite experience, including above-average knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Base salary based on experience, 30% bonus.
Robust benefit package including relocation assistance.
Unique and passionate company culture.
Ability to travel 30% of the time.
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