Associate Category Manager, General Merchandise

Company: Pilot Company
Job type: Full-time

Job Description
The purpose of this job is to support the Category Manager and the category business team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews. 
Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes 
Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics 
Manage the flow of vendor funding from planning through the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes 
Assist in the oversight of the category profit and loss (P&L)  
Assist in developing annual category business plan and participate in presentation to senior leadership 
Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities  
Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.  
Maintain active communication with operations regarding initiatives and opportunities  
Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision  
Maintain competitive analysis, including competitive store and market visits 
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level 
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures 
Complete other duties as assigned 

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