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Philadelphia, PA

Category Associate

Philadelphia, PA

Jaskolski, Davis and Batz

Philadelphia, PA

Category Associate

Execute high volume of negotiations with existing suppliers including everyday pricing, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, and promoting good purchasing behavior
Assists in managing & prioritizing the portfolio of category initiatives
Manage relationships for key strategic suppliers, including addressing supplier performance issues, in partnership with key stakeholders
Assist in managing & prioritizing the portfolio of Procurement segment (Pharm, MD&D and/or Consumer) specific initiatives
Assist in developing and driving the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
Participates in contracting and negotiation efforts

Chicago, IL

Associate Category Merchant

Chicago, IL

West-Skiles

Chicago, IL

Associate Category Merchant

Performing competitive shopping and identifying compare at pricing
Preparing order content for purchase order creation
Communicating with the marketing department and facilitating marketing opportunities
Tracking and complete incoming product offers
Tracking purchase orders for re-orders and new items
With support from SCM, develop and execute written strategy for product lines taking into account cross-functional implications, and share data from NPD
Partner with Supplier Care to drive operational excellence among the supplier community according to company service level agreements

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Detroit, MI

Associate Category Activation Manager

Detroit, MI

Bins Inc

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Detroit, MI

Associate Category Activation Manager

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Build and implement compelling marketing activation plans that support plans for the Category Development
Implement advertising and promotional campaigns according to the brand values in order to improve brand’s awareness, penetration and market share
Coordinate and execute the Marketing plan with the Key Activation Parthners and Media Agency
Execute and control A&C ensuring its optimization
Actively participate in the IBP process to analyses volume forecast and building blocks
Implement new products strategy to add innovation to the Brand/category
Identify and understand market trends (key drivers volume, target, channels, moods, etc)

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Chapman University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

General knowledge of industry trends, assortment planning, Planograms, customer buying patterns, inventory management, logistics and marketing techniques
Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and forecasting
Ability to drive sales and margin results
PC literate with the ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets
Ability to build partnerships
Negotiation skills
Influencing skills, verbal and written communication skills

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Category Associate, Allmodern Resume Examples & Samples

Drive strategic category growth to achieve revenue and profitability goals
Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and execute negotiations to secure best pricing, sales programs, and promotional support
Advance catalog expansion, including the identification of selection gaps, the prioritization of new item production, and the development of relationships with new, target suppliers
Collaborate across departments to drive business goals (departments include Promotions & Email Planning, Marketing & Advertising, Site Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Product Management, Supplier Operations, PR, Customer Service, Business Intelligence)
Analyze data to strategize profit growth opportunities for the category and for specific supplier partners
Attend tradeshows to visit key suppliers and source new product (3-5 times per year in cities such as New York and Las Vegas)
Hungry to produce and execute against an array of initiatives
Interest in developing negotiation skills
Creative and innovative problem-solving skills - dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions
Ability to “hit the ground running” – a self-starter
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel
Interest in design or the home space is a plus

Category Associate, BB Resume Examples & Samples

Execute a high volume of negotiations with existing suppliers including everyday pricing, warehouse stock programs, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions
Conduct regular meetings and calls with suppliers to review the business and advance Wayfair business goals
Secure promotions: support Wayfair marketing campaign strategy by sourcing relevant promotions
Advance catalogue expansion, including identifying selection gaps, prioritizing new line queue and building direct relationships with key suppliers to bring on board
Analyze competitors’ marketing, selection and pricing and make strategic changes and product scouting as needed
A strong desire to win and drive independent collaboration with relative cross-functional teams/individuals
Professional, bright, and customer-focused
Sense of humor/great attitude

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Drive strategic supplier relationship management
Execute high volume of negotiations with existing suppliers including everyday pricing, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions
Travel to trade shows with Category Manager and Director of Category Management (4-6 trips per year)
Analyze data to strategize profit growth opportunities for the category and suppliers
Identify merchandising opportunities for your category and collaborate with central merchandising to strategize and prioritize needed
Collaborate across departments to drive category goals (Inventory Planning, Advertising, Site Merchandising, Supplier Operations, PR, Customer Service, Business Intelligence)

Agency Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in executing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a Global Agency category and manage the digital sub-categories of spend to ensure they effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JNJ
Assist in developing and driving the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
Strong understanding of digital marketing and digital agency landscape
Broad-based understanding of core Procurement areas of focus regarding Supplier Management performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)
Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver

Cluster Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Support the development of category strategies in close collaboration with the global and regional category teams
Co-lead the implementation of category initiatives to support the Marketing and Sales teams in the different sectors such as Consumer, Pharma and Medical Devices as well as across all sector initiatives within J&J France, Belgium and Netherlands
Assist in driving the Procurement vision for, with and through the stakeholder community
Support category strategy implementation in the cluster - in particular marketing categories - that will effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver maximum value for J&J
Interface directly with supplier management to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation, social impact and cost
Partners with the Cluster Category Lead to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage
Deliver on financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, social impact and growth commitments
Develop supplier relationships with cluster suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives
Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community
Influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of stakeholders

Cluster Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Support category strategy implementation in the cluster - in particular commercial categories - that will effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver maximum value for J&J
Bachelors or equivalent
2+ years related experience
English proficiency both oral and written
German proficiency both oral and written
Percentage Traveled 10-20%
MBA or equivalent, Business, life sciences or related field
Experienced professional with business experience in a Procurement environment

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in developing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a specific category or sub-categories of spend to meet the strategies set forth by the Professional Education and Access Category Lead as well as meeting the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver maximum value for JNJ
Works with Category Leads to manage supplier relationships and communicate changes to strategy to internal and external stakeholders
Utilizes appropriate enterprise tools, data, processes, and analytics to identify actionable insights and monitor the performance and effectiveness of procurement solutions. Proactively gathers information, shares insights, and openly collaborates with relevant stakeholders to inform category business planning and identify potential opportunities or inefficiencies
Utilizes understanding of the supply/service market, industry, and business needs to help facilitate the identification of specific supply risk
Analyzes supplier performance to ensure achievement of quality, reliability, innovation, and cost objectives. Recommends innovative and sustainable solutions to support supplier enabled innovation
Assists in managing & prioritizing the portfolio of category initiatives
Participates in contracting and negotiation efforts
Maintain external focus and identify new global / regional suppliers and sources of value for the business in alignment with category strategy
Monitor, analyze, report and deliver on financial, growth, innovation, service, reliability, quality and sustainability commitments for the category
3+ years overall experience, and 0-2 years of related experience is required
Understanding of core Procurement areas of focus regarding Supplier Management is a requirement
Ability to understand and influence individuals and collaborate across functions and supplier partners is required
English verbal / written communication skills with ability to confidently present complex information is required
Analytical judgment and decision making skills, and acting as a problem solver is required
Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment is a requirement
Demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives is required
Ability to show judgment in developing new approaches and resolving issues is required
Demonstrated ethical mind-set and behavior is required
Able to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary is required
Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community is required
This role may require up to 20% travel, domestically between sites and internationally
An advanced degree in business or related field is preferred
Working knowledge and experience in Category Management, Supplier Management, Sourcing Processes, Contracting, Negotiations is highly preferred
Strong business acumen is highly preferred
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment is preferredProcurement

Category Associate Agencies Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in executing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a specific category or sub-categories of spend to ensure they effectively meet the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JNJ
Monitor, analyze, and report on the performance to financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
Work with Category Leads to manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, supplier contract negotiations and monitor supplier performance
Assist in the facilitation, development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles
Analyze, monitor and develop reports on supplier performance around service, reliability, quality and innovation
Assist in managing & prioritizing the portfolio of Procurement segment (Pharm, MD&D and/or Consumer) specific initiatives
Minimum of 2 years of business experience
Broad-based understanding of core Procurement areas of focus regarding Supplier Management
Demonstrated Credo mind-set and behavior
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environmentProcurement

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Deliver value and competitive advantage to the business as measured by cost reduction and cost avoidance, supplier enabled innovation, risk mitigation, process improvement, and supplier diversity
Ensure strong relationships with business partners to deliver value in support of their business plan
Manage relationships for key strategic suppliers, including addressing supplier performance issues, in partnership with key stakeholders
Drive integration and the Procurement vision for, with and through internal Business Partners, and implement category strategies that produce best in class practices and results
Assist in executing the vision, strategy and implementation plans for category or subcategories of spend to ensure they effectively meet the long term requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JNJ
Lead the timely and economical purchase of quality goods and services as well as initiate and manage competitive bidding events, including market analysis, go-to-market strategy development, bid activity, supplier proposal evaluation, and project timeline management. The Category Associate will lead and actively participate in the supplier selection process
Work with applicable business partners & subject matter experts to
Assist in the execution of category strategies to include: sourcing strategy execution, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets
Assist in facilitate the reporting of supplier performance with strategic supplier leadership
A minimum of 3 years of experience is required, with 0-2 years in a procurement role preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information are required
Analytical, sound judgment and problem solving decision making is required
Demonstrated Credo mind-set and behavior is required
Travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally is required for this role
Level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.) is preferred
Ability to develop a high level of credibility with internal customers, and with the supplier community is preferred
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment is preferred
Exposure to strategy development for overall sourcing strategy in procurement or other areas of the business is preferredProcurement

Associate Category Activation Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Build and implement compelling marketing activation plans that support plans for the Category Development
Recommend strategies for the business Category in order to generate category growth
Coordinate and execute the Marketing plan with the Key Activation Parthners and Media Agency
Execute and control A&C ensuring its optimization
Actively participate in the IBP process to analyses volume forecast and building blocks
Analyze and use information to identify business opportunities: Nielsen, Perfect Store KPI, distribution, drop size, margins, channel mix, sales process and inventory
Identify and understand market trends (key drivers volume, target, channels, moods, etc)
Implement new products strategy to add innovation to the Brand/category
Influence and engage commercial team and lead alignment and approvals of activation plans and targets with Sales Director
Present portfolio strategies and prices to maximize brand’s marginal contribution
Build, lead and assure cross markets implementation of brand equity regional platforms for the brands under his/her responsibility
Implement advertising and promotional campaigns according to the brand values in order to improve brand’s awareness, penetration and market share
Analyze market information including Nielsen, price and POS activities tracking and perfect store KPIs to assure plans implementation, track results and adjust demand forecast accordingly
Support and comply with I2M process for local initiatives
4 year bachelor degree
5 years Proven experience in multifunctional leadership, branding, trade and channels knowledge & P&L management
5 years General Marketing Experience
5 years Development of Brand Plans & Communication Campaigns
4 years Product Launching
4 years Consumer Promotions Execution
4 years Managing Creative and Media Agencies
2 years Consumer Insight understanding
2 years Sales forecasting and pricing strategies
2 years Financial Heath Management
2 years Project & cross functional teams Management
1 year Managing and development people
Strong leadership skills to lead and influence market and regional teams
Be able to clear communicate and navigate in different levels of the organization
Strong consumer and business orientation
Be able to lead and delivery in a stand-alone mode
Flexibility to operate in a constant changing business environment
Be able to self and others motivate
Fluency in English is mandatory

Associate Category Merchant Resume Examples & Samples

Assisting Senior Category Merchants and Category Merchants with product and supplier qualification/acquisition
Tracking and complete incoming product offers
Preparing order content for purchase order creation
Tracking purchase orders for re-orders and new items
Performing competitive shopping and identifying compare at pricing
Communicating with the marketing department and facilitating marketing opportunities
Drive strategic initiatives set by executive team and merchant leadership
Achieve financial and profitablity plans, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
Build strong relationships with partners and execute negotiations to secure best pricing, sales programs and promotional support
Demonstrate leadership and relationship-building abilities project Markdowns and Gross Margin scenarios
Assist with the growth of revenue and margin for direct categories
Competitive Analysis
Partner with Supplier Care to drive operational excellence among the supplier community according to company service level agreements
Analyze return rate and improving return rate through corrective actions
Develop new partner relationships and help them succeed.
Attend shows and build new relationships
Ability to research and understand trends that drive the business
Perform other duties as required and assigned by manager and upper management
Follow legal policies as directed

Associate Category Activation Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinate and execute the Marketing plan with the creative and media agency based on the AC and MSF process to guarantee superior and timely activation
Actively participate in the IBP process to analyses volume forecast and identifying building blocks
Responsible for all packaging changes ensuring they are aligned with the strategy and coordinating with the SARA department
Understand innovation funnel for the brand and collaborate in innovation process with all areas (Innovation, R&D, Operations, CIS, etc)
Analyze and use information: distribution, drop size, planograms, margins, point of sale exhibition, channel mix, sales process, and inventory
Support with the MOR projects, leading some of them y/o anticipate potential issues and advice project team
Bachelor´s degree in Business, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Engineering or Economics
4 years experience on general marketing, development of Brand Plans, communication campaigns, product launching, consumer promotions execution, managing creative and media agencies, consumer insight understanding, sales forecasting and pricing strategies
4 year proven experience in multifunctional leadership, branding, trade and channels knowledge & P&L management
2 years experience on financial health management, project & cross functional teams management, managing and developing people
Know how business work
Comfortable not having a complete picture before acting
Good at figuring out the processes to get things done
Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first
Comfortable working alone on a tough assignment

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Under direction of Vice President, manages Lottery category from pitching properties and contract negotiation to servicing licensees with marketing updates, property research and public relations support
Works cross-departmentally with Creative, Product Development, Franchise, Brand Assurance and Legal in support of licensees
Provides input in overall short-term and long-range budget targets. Monitors sales results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goals
Supports licensee marketing and promotional efforts for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) programs
Researches industry trends and legal developments in the marketplace
Coordinates licensee trade show needs and prepares trade show materials for presentation to senior management
Facilitates talent approval process via Legal, including direct correspondence with talent representatives
Manage product rooms

Associate Category Merchant Resume Examples & Samples

With assistance from SCM: develop deep understanding of customer needs and shopping behaviors on Staples.com. Leverage Apollo reporting, create .Com custom dashboard to facilitate regular review of conversion, AOV, Visits, Orders
With support from SCM, develop and execute written strategy for product lines taking into account cross-functional implications, and share data from NPD
With direction, choose items and vendors for assigned product line(s). With manager approval negotiate with vendors for lower total delivered cost, volume incentives, rebates, advertising and other applicable allowances. Meet with vendors in development of marketing plans
With direction from manager: merchandise assigned line(s) to ensure service levels with minimum inventory investment and maximum gross margin. Effectively manage impact on total supply chain by leveraging knowledge of inventory turns and logistics
Review and approve financial and item forecasts with Planners. Manage adjusted margins working with manager
Work with Marketing, POG, Inventory Management, Stores, NAD and other functional areas as needed to achieve corporate goals
Develop ability to utilize appropriate resources to gather data
With direction from SCM, interpret basic financial statements, total costs to NPD data, financials levers and metrics used in Merchandising to understand current and future trends. Identify exceptions and seek additional information when data discrepancies are found
General knowledge of industry trends, assortment planning, Planograms, customer buying patterns, inventory management, logistics and marketing techniques
Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis and forecasting
Influencing skills, verbal and written communication skills
PC literate with the ability to develop and manipulate spreadsheets
Ability to drive sales and margin results
Ability to build partnerships

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Assist in developing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for a specific category or sub-categories of spend to meet the strategies set forth by the Sales & Distributor Services Category Lead as well as meeting the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver maximum value for Johnson & Johnson
Works with Global Supplier Relationship Manager Lead and regional Category Leads to manage supplier relationships and communicate changes to strategy to internal and external stakeholders
3+ years overall professional experience, and 0-2 years of related experience
Understanding of core Procurement areas of focus regarding Supplier Management
Ability to understand and influence individuals and collaborate across functions and supplier partners
English verbal / written communication skills with ability to confidently present complex information
Analytical judgment and decision making skills, and acting as a problem solver
Ability to operate in an ambiguous environment
Demonstrated ethical mind-set and behavior
Ability to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically between sites and internationally

Associate Director of Category Management Resume Examples & Samples

Drive the communication and application of category, consumer, shopper and customer information and priorities between the HQ and Field Category Management
Work with ADSI’s to identify and fill insight and information voids as it pertains to Category Stories, Consumer and Shopper Buying Behavior. Conduct appropriate consumer/shopper research if it spans across businesses, or categories
Develop compelling Category stories, improving what we know about our consumer and shopper, with clear assortment, shelving, promotion and pricing principles. The Category story could also cover major new product or scale platform introductions and what role they serve in the objective of the category
Keep abreast of the consumer platform initiatives being developed at the RCT/Countries, contribute to the application for the business and ultimately lead the definition for the shelf
Assist in Customer or BU projects that have a category impact
Extensive Consumer Package Goods Knowledge (5+ years) with experience in Sales and/or Shopper Insights. Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the customer account and retail sales process
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities including the ability to quickly identify and communicate sales implications of consumer, shopper and marketplace information
Good working knowledge and use of syndicated information including Nielsen or IRI
Excellent written and oral communications skills, especially in the development of selling presentations to key customer executives and speaking with the senior leaders of the organization
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Technical proficient with computer software tools including knowledge of basic analysis and presentation software (e.g. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word)

Associate Category Leadership Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Directly supports Sysco corporate team with category analysis, customer insights, strategic marketing planning and thought leadership with a focus on maximizing share growth and profitability of the category
Develop analysis & insights that highlight assortment opportunities (at the local, regional and national levels) and identifies emerging product trends and risks
Assist in the development of Sysco analytical capabilities and enhancements including leveraging category data to identify growth opportunities and strategies that deliver solutions to the operator
Deliver general category management reporting to highlight business performance, as well as performs ad hoc analysis to support category initiatives and needs
Supports category field activation team through the Category Team with necessary data and insights including sales targets at the operator level
Provide regular customer and insights and recommendations resulting in a deeper understanding of the category
Assist in the data and insight needs associated with the development of category business plans
Develop strategic plans with customers that will address their overall category business plan, both in volume and profit goals to deliver industry leading results Prepare customer presentations to inspire the customer to adopt your category plans
Turn fact based insights into action by
Leverage strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to mine internal and external data from multiple sources (Neilson, Technomic, NPD Supply Track, Data Essentials, NPD CREST, Menu Monitor and Unilever proprietary data.)
Identify performance trends, volume, share, and profit, opportunities for our customers
Recommend actions based on the analysis

Associate Category Management Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for gathering, integrating and interpreting sources of data that uncover opportunity gaps and solutions to enhance business performance
To include strategy for both basic and promotional merchandise. Knowledge with syndicated data to identify market opportunities to apply at categories
Must provide and maintain detailed reporting on a daily/weekly/monthly basis using Retail Link, Syndicated Data and various market sources
Reporting against, understanding and continuing development of multiple SOTC clusters will be expected. Run weekly category reports for staff; maintain confidentiality and data integrity. Create and send weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to Newell staff
Managing modular drawings, budget planning, new item strategies, exit/markdown strategies and coordination with Wal-Mart Merchandising and Wal-Mart Modular Planning teams
Provide tactical and logistic support to set planograms and merchandising initiatives with teams and buying office
Establish relationships and work effectively with internal and external buyers and team members in order to meet one’s own and the group goals effectively
Apply knowledge of category sales strategies toward supply chain maintenance and improvements will be expected. This includes item forecasting, pack size assessment, planning for promotional sales volatility and the ability to work with the Wal-Mart replenishment systems
Bachelors/University degree in Business Administration or related field, degree in marketing preferred
5 years of Category Advisor experience
Strong background in Category Management
Strong project Management Skills
Ability to work effectively across functions
Autonomy to make decisions on his/her scope individually
Strong Influencing skills at high levels (Sales Directors, and high & medium levels on Retail organization)
Extensive knowledge of Wal-Mart Merchandising, Wal-Mart Modular Planning and Wal-Mart Replenishment teams and systems
Strong Excel & Power Point skills
Strong working knowledge of Retail Link
Strong oral and written communication skills, must be able to present data and conclusions in organized manner
Proficiency in JDA Space Planning Software
Demonstrated communication and teamwork abilities
Excellent organization and administrative skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
VBA a plus
Chile market knowledge preferred
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Spanish required 90%) All communications are in English

Associate Category Management Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Drive Best in Class Category Management principles as well as Consumer and Shopper Insights
Provide Category expertise and recommendations for assigned categories
Develop strong relationships with various levels of management at the customer and Unilever
Pro-actively support Team Lead/CBMs on key business opportunities and Publix and provide actionable recommendations
Able to write POG’s and give shelving recommendations based on thorough insights
Shelving guidelines/best practices – Establish and deliver best-in-class merchandising recommendations
Management of data tools – Optimization of category management tools – assortment and space management. Proficient understanding of Nielsen, Microsoft office required. Additional tools used are: FeatureVision, UniMix, InfoScout etc
SKU rationalization/projection methodology – Develop and employ standardized processes for SKU rationalization and new item projections

Associate Category Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

Interacts with suppliers by phone or service providers in person to negotiate activities involved with procuring materials and service. Requests bids from new suppliers by personal contact and/or phone to ensure the best price for materials
Processes purchase requests by accessing database and assigning a number to the order to provide an information source for tracking the order
Assists internal and external customers by answering questions and assisting in solving their problems so they can perform within established guidelines (i.e., Good Manufacturing Practices, Food and Drug Administration)
Identifies invoice discrepancies (e.g., duplicate billing, price differences, quantity errors) by researching process steps and/or interfacing with appropriate departments to resolve the problem
Provides support to nonconforming materials investigations by interfacing with production engineers, receiving personnel and/or suppliers to identify the cause
Maintains manual and/or computerized records of activities (e.g., items/services purchased, costs,delivery, travel patterns, product quality/performance and inventories) to provide accurate information source
Per Corporate Purchasing Policy, the Purchasing Agent is delegated the authority to commit company funds. He/she will exercise this authority with direct supervision. The Purchasing Agent actions are monitored and authorized by the Financial Section Manager
Appropriate authorization (manual or electronic) is required for all Purchase Orders and/or contracts. Purchasing Authority is limited to $25,000 for a single purchase value. Transactions shall be in accordance with the Corporate Finance Manual (CFM), Corporate Purchasing Policies and Local Purchasing Procedures
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or Equivalent Degree
Position requires sufficient technical knowledge to interface effectively with Engineering, Quality
Engineering, R & D Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Finance, Suppliers, Legal and Regulatory
Emphasis on technical and business aspects to insure proper purchasing practices
Good communication skills verbal and written in English, Spanish and regulatory language

Associate Category Management Manager Resume Examples & Samples

BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in CPG or Retail Industry
Proficiency in Analytical Tools and Capabilities
Talent for learning and demonstration
In depth understanding of Category Management
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Under direction of the Director, manages assigned Toy categories. Responsibilities range from pitching properties and contract negotiation to servicing licensees with marketing updates, property research and public relations support
Under direction of the Director, supports day-to-day Account Management needs of assigned Key Accounts (e.g. Mattel, LEGO, etc)
Monitor partner Marketing and Financial commitment compliance and Sales Performance via regular Business Reviews
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Business or marketing degree preferred
Related experience in licensing and retail toy industry strongly preferred
Must have ability to organize and prioritize work, prepare and present written and oral sales presentations, and communicate with clients, licensees, and management to determine needs and solve problems
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and presentation software programs, specifically PowerPoint and/or Keynote. Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge is a plus
Effective and proven writing and communication skills
Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance and filing procedures
Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in-person and on the telephone
Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively
Must have the ability to work well under time constraints
Must be able to handle multiple projects and prioritize assignments
Must be a team player
Must have the ability to effectively meet critical deadlines
Must be able to travel as necessary

Associate Category Management Manager Resume Examples & Samples

You’re a born leader:You seek fresh opportunities, insisting on innovation and never settling for “good enough.” You take pride in delivering work to the highest standards
You’re a strategy guru: You love to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities for the business. You are a visionary, creating strategies to drive business growth and inspiring others along the way
You love to win, and have fun doing it:You believe in taking the lead in the marketplace versus following. You have a positive attitude about the company's future and a passion for winning
You’re a story teller:You use data to drive actionable insights to illustrate problem-solving and land compelling messages. You craft meaningful stories that resonate with a broad and diverse audience
You’re a changemaker:You know there is always a way we can improve results and you are committed to helping others see those possibilities

Associate, Category Management Resume Examples & Samples

Potentially a strong Wine or Beverage Alcohol background in a multi-channel industry with a minimum
Above average understanding of A University Degree with a focus on Business or equivalent experience of 3-5 years in a similar role
Experience using plan-o-gram software such as Spaceman
Advanced experience and computer literacy, including the ability to create and modify PowerPoint presentations, Word and Excel documents as well as effectively utilize web-based tools and resources
Demonstrated organizational, co-ordination and time management skills
Must exercise considerable judgment and independent action on a variety of matters requiring confidentiality
Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration
Ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines
A Valid ON Driver’s License mandatory and access to reliable transportation an asset

Procurment Category Associate Resume Examples & Samples

Interface directly with supplier management to assure alignment of JNJ’s objectives are met, including quality, reliability, innovation and cost
Partners with Category Leads to deliver annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage
Develop supplier relationships with strategic suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
25% Monitor, analyze, and report on the performance to financial, service, reliability, quality, innovation, and growth commitments
20% Work with Category Leads to manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives, supplier contract negotiations and monitor supplier performance
25% Assist in the execution of category strategies to include: sourcing strategy execution, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets
10% Assist in the facilitation, development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and Business Operating Principles
10% Analyze, monitor and develop reports on supplier performance around service, reliability, quality and innovation
5% Assist in facilitate the reporting of supplier performance with strategic supplier leadership
5% Assist in managing & prioritizing the portfolio of Procurement segment (Pharm, MD&D and/or Consumer) specific initiatives
Level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (e.g., supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, Category Management, Procurement Excellence, etc.)
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment

Associate Category Ops Mgr Resume Examples & Samples

Support COM’s/Replen Manager with all analytics requests, local flyer item selection and rebate solicitation, KTU/ROB reviews and assortment projects – including weekly shrink meetings, E&O follow up, CASIS billings and vendor meeting preparation
Serve as gatekeeper of NIR process and tracking log – includes SODS execution, approval process, 30/60/90 day tracking follow-up, etc
Analyze weekly ATC communicates and disseminate direction to appropriate parties
Serve as escalation point of contact for RSC inquires, specifically as it relates to fresh categories (COP & Produce)
SODS administration – gatekeeper of all COM related inquires; researching APN lookups, attaching vendors, items and pricing to later approve and send to buyer
Minimum 7 years of purchasing, merchandising, sales or customer service experience is required, preferably in a foodservice distribution environment. Previous US. Foods experience preferred, specifically in the fresh categories (Produce and/or COP)
PRISM/Merlin/CookBook/Tandem skills preferred
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be extremely organized, analytical and possess highly developed written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
Must be external and internal customer service focused
Ability to research, escalate and follow up on inquires with a great sense of urgency
Must have the ability to overcome objections and obstacles, with a solution based attitude

Associate Category Business Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Acts as the subject-matter expert for a defined group of categories and develops a broad categorical understanding of its relative consumer trends, competitive and market analysis and CTR store executional nuances and requirements
Financial accountability for category through adherence to predefined CTR strategy objectives and guidelines
Setting and delivering against categorical assortment plans
Creating a sustainable pipeline of innovation
Planning, execution and delivery of line review process which can include but is not limited to
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business plans and initiatives that will achieve financial performance and operational targets
Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management
Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills
Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others
Superior leadership skills and presence; highly developed sense of accountability, passion and track record for delivering results
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; regularly influences and persuades key stakeholders
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Ability to travel 2-4 weeks per year

Associate Category Business Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Approval of the assortment and pricing plans
Import trip planning and execution
Vendor relationship/negotiation
Overseeing timeline delivery
Recommended action plan for item discontinuation and pricing
Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection and offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives
Optimizing the digital space/ ct.ca and driving e-commerce sales through on-site merchandising, robust content to reduce bounce rate, and increase on-line conversion
Provide content for store education on product/process education
Ensuring adherence to CTR promotional and pricing strategies

Associate Manager Category Leadership Resume Examples & Samples

Assists manager to deliver category analysis and business implications to sales team, identifying the opportunity to enhance customer/category objectives and those of the company
Customizes existing corporate category initiatives and plans to drive company and category sales at the customer
Assists with delivery of category insights to develop collaborative business solutions
Assists team to exceed established shelving and merchandising objectives
Consistently deliver category insights to account in company’s priority categories, striving to, or confirming the position of lead vendor within the category review process
Work with internal partners, retailer contacts to develop and help implement category growth plans
Direct broker partners to develop planograms in concert with shelving standards across priority categories
Educate sales team on new item initiatives and category rationale for development; develop proposals for distribution and shelving changes to the account
Ensure category initiatives and plans are delivered
1 – 3 Years of CPG related experience in sales or analytical roles
Communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Data integration & interpretation experience
Analytical thinking skills
Action-oriented with proactive, self-starting nature
Ability to synthesize a holistic sales story from multiple sources of data. (syndicated, loyalty, consumer and industry trends)
Understands the fundamentals of syndicated panel data
Experience working directly with customers in growing category sales a plus
Must possess solid knowledge of computers, MS Office Suite, Nielsen/IRI, space management tools
Customer loyalty card knowledge a plus
Special emphasis on spreadsheet development and automation is a plus
Working knowledge of retail merchandising and in store execution tactics
Ability to multi-task and prioritize/manage multiple projects at once