Category Leader I - Vancouver, Canada - Best Buy
Description
Category Leader I-Baby CareMerchandising
Having the right product to meet our customers needs is at the core of the Merchandising Department, that's why we call it the Customer Solutions Group (CSG).
CSG works with our vendors to ensure that we are selling the latest and greatest technology out there and then partners with teams across the organization to make sure those products are available in-store and on-line at the best price.
CSG isn't just about buying and inventory, its about enriching our customers lives with the help of technology
A pivotal role in the Customer Solutions Group (CSG), the Category Leader I-Baby Care implements the company vision and category objectives for a category of merchandise and is responsible for developing and leading the category in the achievement of sales and profitability targets through product excellence and competitive advantage consistent with overall merchandising and corporate strategy.
- Create, in conjunction with senior leaders, a longterm strategic vision for the business and sets business objectives
- Establish an annual budget that reflects current market conditions and the longterm business plan
- Utilize market & product knowledge, vendor insight, and store feedback to determine an assortment strategy for the category (store & online)
- Select products, negotiates cost and retail/promotional prices
- Create and maintain a skulevel forecast as an output of the assortment, pricing and promotional strategies and plans for the category
- Be responsible for negotiating Vendor Master Agreements (VMAs), Annual Vendor Programs
- Own, in conjunction with the senior leaders, the vendor relationships, understand vendor priorities and seeks out winwin opportunities
- Create, in conjunction with senior leaders and the Digital Retail and Marketing teams, a promotional/advertising strategy for the category that meets category objectives
- Work with the Space Management Coordinator to planogram the category within the available space
- Determine promotional signage to support promotional plan and responsible for final signoff for content and messaging accuracy.
- Innovation as a tech company we are constantly changing and evolving; an openness and willingness to embrace change is critical
- Logic and critical thinking we're largely a data driven company so consideration of all angles and viewpoints is vital
- Having fun while being the best we work hard but play harder.
- 23 years of experience with retail buying/inventory/planning
- 23 years Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, in a deadline driven environment.
- Strong presentation, business acumen and negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills
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