Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Category Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be a key stakeholder responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize our service portfolio, driving sales growth, and enhancing profitability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize our product assortment and ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and be adept at leveraging data to make informed decisions. Additionally, you will engage with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure we are positioned effectively in the marketplace. Your ability to analyze data, understand consumer behavior, and translate insights into actionable strategies will be key to your success. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the right product and quantities are available through the ecommerce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data analysis, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Category Management:

• Develop and execute category strategies to boost sales and profitability.
• Analyze market trends and consumer insights for product selection and pricing decisions.
• Partner with departments as needed to implement promotional activities and increase product visibility.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and negotiate advantageous contracts.
• Track category performance, modify strategies to achieve business goals.
• Perform competitive analysis to pinpoint growth and differentiation opportunities.
• Build and own pricing models (segmentation, demand/seasonality, elasticity) to recommend optimal prices by product/category.
• Design and measure promotional + seasonal pricing strategies (incl. bundles/cross-sell) with Marketing
• Analyze demand and adjust procurement orders proactively.
• Maintain ideal inventory levels to fulfill procurement and customer demands.
• Coordinate with operational teams in ensuring on-time material delivery.
• Formulate and deploy supply chain strategies aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs and metrics for informed decision-making.
• Deliver weekly insights to stakeholders via performance dashboards

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of general work experience which should include at least 1-3 years of category management experience (or related roles).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools to ensure objective, data-driven decision-making (SQL, Python, R)
• Exceptional management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.
• Proven experience in project management and executing strategic initiatives.
• Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Preferrably Looker) 
• Proven experience as a Category Manager and/or Supply Planner or in a similar role within supply chain management.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of eCommerce systems and inventory control techniques.

• Competitive compensation package
• We’ve got you covered with health, dental, and vision benefits
• We want to keep time on your side, so we offer a 401k plan for employees
• Just like we value hard work, we also value a great work-life balance with unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Variety of voluntary benefits, such as short-term disability and life insurance

At Fetch, we are always looking for awesome people to join our growing team. If you think you’re the right fit for this position, apply today. We’d love to hear from you!

Fetch is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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