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Since 1932, Advance Auto Parts has been a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry in parts availability, price, and customer service. But more than anything the Company values the hard work, dedication, and commitment of its Team Members. Today more than 43,000 Team Members have committed themselves to bigger and brighter future as Advance Auto Parts celebrates opening 3,300 stores and 75 years of business.
Category Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration
- 3-5 minimum years of experience in Category Management, Vendor Relations, Negotiations, Financial Literacy/Pricing
- Demonstrated leadership skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize a category management approach to developing efficient assortments that will maximize sales growth and GMROI performance.
- Work in cooperation and coordination with the Vice President of Analysis and Planning to implement Best in Class Custom Mix programs on the lines responsible for.
- Monitor the rebuying function for all lines responsible for. Meet with key members of the replenishment group weekly.
- Monitor the fill-rate of vendors and take corrective action with a high sense of urgency when fill-rates fall below the corporate goals, maintain inventory levels (days on hand) and manage to the established goals.
- Work in cooperation and coordination with the Vice President of Sales Development to ensure the successful launch of category plans, ensuring that product and services will be executed flawlessly.
- Work in cooperation and coordination with the Director of Retail Pricing to ensure Advance Auto Parts has the most competitive retails in the market area. This includes the full utilization of our multi-price zone program within the margin goals of the company.
- Use customer insights, which will include reviewing NPD data to identify market trends and maximize Retailer Dollar Share of total market.
- Develop a first-to-model approach by developing unique and aggressive items/offers and negotiate lowest total costs of new and existing programs pricing and/or additional funding for same.
Negotiate and monitor co-op advertising programs, which support the corporate advertising
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