Retail
Category Manager - Paper
Job Information
Company
Sears Holdings Management Corporation
Location
US-IL-Hoffman Estates
Job Title
Category Manager - Paper
Job Type
Purchasing - Procurement
Retail
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Job Title
Category Manager - Paper
Job Description
Manages the business processes and product selection for assigned categories in order to meet corporate goals.
Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1.Develops and implements goals and objectives, category strategies and strategic business plans for product categories in order to maximize sales and profit.2.Works in conjunction with Merchandise Planner to develop and maintain vendor relationships; negotiates commitments and agreements with vendors to obtain products; negotiates prices, terms, transportation and methods of distribution to ensure company obtains appropriate price. Works in conjunction with Merchandise Planner in ensuring procurement of merchandise meets company cost goals.3.Ensures merchandise flow is coordinated with the Merchandise Planner in order to manage inventory turns and to ensure service levels meet company objectives.4.Analyzes category and vendor performance in order to identify issues and opportunities which assist in managing category profits and losses.5.Works in conjunction with various department personnel to attain corporate and strategic business unit and category objectives; ensures implementation of category business plans in order to maximize sales and profits.6.Manages the development, implementation and administration of operational policies, programs and systems within functional area. Establishes methods and procedures for departmental work activities; identifies and resolves operational problems; and communicates expertise and approvals concerning departmental activities.7.Works in conjunction with Merchandise Planner in developing distribution and display and promotional plans that meet corporate objectives and consumer needs. Ensures plans are consistent with strategic business plans and meet the monthly and annual category plans.8.Monitors and maintains strategic direction for corporate brand products to promote company position in the market while adhering to category management process and strategic business plans.9.Hires, orients, trains, evaluates, recommends pay increases and develops associates whose work is considered professional, administrative or clerical. When necessary, carries out disciplinary actions or recommends termination of employment.10.Ensures unit and pricing integrity errors at store level are reduced through review of appropriate reports and information.
Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
About Sears Holdings Management Corporation Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.
About Sears Holdings Corporation Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at www.searsholdings.com.
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