Job Overview:

The Manager Category Meat oversees all areas of functional and strategic category management and related customer activities (e.g., Category Merchandiser Teams, vendor negotiations) that pertain to his/her assigned categories. Additionally, this person is responsible for the supervision, training and development of the assigned staff.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Works to achieving sales and gross profit commitments as top priority.

·       Selects product categories.

·       Supervises Category Merchandisers and category support staff to properly coordinate category management activities that will significantly impact the region's performance and sales.

·       Attains assigned goals despite program complexity, handle multiple priorities, develop competitive programs and maneuver through large amounts of data smoothly.

·       Act as representative for the region when needed.

·       Provides direction, sets and monitors goals for Category Merchandiser Team.

·       Resolves Vendor/Customer/Retailer Issues.

·       Acts as a Tactical, Regional Category Strategy and Program Development lead for assigned area.

·       Builds and Maintains Strategic Customer Relationships.

·       Partners on Strategic Marketing Program and Plan Development.

·       Conducts Financial Planning on Proforma with Business Analysis.

·       Reviews sell plans and adjusting as needed.

·       Manage special projects assigned (Food Shows, Buying Events, Holiday Planning, etc.).

·       Conducts Staff Training, Development and Supervision.

·       Builds and Maintains Relationships with Top 25 Key Retailers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

·       5 years Category Management experience, with proven performance using Category Management tools (e.g., Spectre Daata, Syndicated Data Sources and Category Management applications)

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

·       Proven supervision experience, including familiarity with Performance Management processes.

·       Proven understanding of financial reports, including prior experience with profit and loss (P&L) statement responsibility.

·       Strong oral and written communication skills.

·       Strong presentation skills.

·       Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.  Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desires results.

·       Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.  Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.

·       Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience, with work processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.

·       Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.  Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

·       Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

·       This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel (minor):

·       This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

·       Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

·       Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  

·       Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

·       Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.