Category Business Manager, Men's Athletic Footwear - Calgary, Canada - Sport Chek

Sport Chek

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

What you'll do

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Category Business Manager is the key leader in the Merchandising Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

Within established policies, procedures, and FGL business goals, the Category Business Manager, Men's Athletic Footwear is responsible for the selection, purchase, and allocation of product to achieve category sales, margin and inventory turnover targets.

The Category Manager plays a leadership role in driving sales performance through the development and implementation of assortment, allocation and marketing strategies.

Develop and implement business plans for merchandise categories including: analysis of sales, industry and company trends; preparation of sales projections, establishment of margin targets, inventory levels, and stock turn levels
Collaborate with Financial Planners to ensure financial plans align with category strategy
Develop and implement assortment plans including the following: store and market analysis, product line reviews with vendors, selection of programs for various banners, establishment of initial store inventory levels, price negotiation, and confirmation of retail pricing
Analyze inventory to determine product performance for sales, gross margin, inventory turnover, new/aged inventory, and ROI at store level
Oversee assessment of store inventory levels to provide support in driving sales and profitability, through the effective management of back stock and instore inventory
Create, manage and communicate advertising plans for both traditional and digital media
Proof, critique, and approve instore creative and provide instore marketing direction to the visual Merchandising department as needed
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners
Negotiate policy agreements including: discounts, payment and freight terms, volume rebates, brand development, coop advertising, flyer contributions and extra project funds
Create a detailed current state of business, target demographic, and brand mix summary along with a desired future state business and plan to bridge the current and future state
Through continual market analysis identify market trends and stay relevant in the consumer mind

What you bring

University degree, college diploma and/or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience
Knowledge of sporting goods industry and related market trends
Demonstrated proficiency in inventory practices with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
Knowledge of JDA (PMM, Allocation) or other software related to fulfillment or procurement is an asset
Proficiency in standard office software, demonstrated excel capability, experience in reporting and analytics, knowledge of inventory management systems and ad hoc query tools
Ability to seek new and innovative ways of achieving key results
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead, interact and collaborate with all teams
Proficiency in standard office software, demonstrated excel capability, experience in reporting and analytics, knowledge of inventory management systems and ad hoc query tools
Must be able to travel internationally

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Hybrid
We value flexibility.

We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes.

Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us
At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there.

As Canada's destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind.

Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you'll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast.

Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do.

We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification.

We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

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