Category Leader - Retail Strategy
and grow a team of managers through coaching and career development - Build an inclusive working environment where team members can perform effectively - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement inventory optimization strategies - Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns designed to improve category performance and customer experience - Negotiate with vendors to secure favorable commercial terms - Maintain vendor compliance and evaluate performance against business objectives - Establish scalable mechanisms for process improvement and operational excellence - Use data to identify business risks opportunities and areas requiring action - Develop and communicate strategic recommendations to leadership - Write strategic documents and prepare clear narratives for leadership reviews Category Leadership The Category Leader owns both strategic direction and organizational execution The role requires sound judgment when navigating ambiguity and making trade-offs along with the ability to align managers and cross-functional partners around category priorities Day-to-day work includes reviewing category performance metrics setting priorities with the leadership team coaching direct reports participating in vendor negotiations and working with marketing and supply chain partners on upcoming initiatives Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical or analytical discipline.Experience in vendor negotiations.Experience with pricing and promotion.Experience in inventory management.Experience in product development.Experience leading multi-functional teams.Experience developing people managers in a data-driven environment.Experience in consulting, business development, product management, or as a business leader with P and L responsibilities in an international environment.
