Senior Category Manager
Consumer Goods Industry
A growing consumer goods organization is currently seeking a Senior Category Manager to be part of their expanding team in the Miami, Florida area. They are looking for a leader with a self-starter attitude and competitive drive to oversee and implement direction for multiple categories. This individual will directly impact the organization by leading a team of talented individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and implement direction for various categories such as packaging, ingredients and capital equipment
- Work cross-functionally with other members within the company to execute common goals and establish category strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
- Proactively manage budget and category spend, as well as forecasting for product demand
- Improve product assortment and implement strategic sourcing methods
- Analyze financials and forecast changes in cost and availability for key categories
- Collect and study consumer research in order to make informed product decisions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or other related field
- 5+ years of category management experience
- Proven track-record of management and negotiation skills
- Adaptable to change and comfortable with a faced-paced and fast-growing environment
- Ability to be a leader within a growing team
- Ability to oversee multiple categories
- Proven track-record maintaining key vendor relationships