The Category Manager position will perform the following duties:
 Be responsible for the category sales and overall gross profit of the categories.Manages assigned replenishment buyers and monitors their performance through metrics such as fill rates, inventory turns and aged inventory.Be responsible for ongoing training and development of assigned replenishment buyers.Consolidate inventory to minimize number of SKU’s stocked in house and identify opportunities to convert products into our private label.Source new products as needed and ensure that what we offer is the best possible quality and price for both the customer and the company.Procures product and manages incoming transportation of high quality.Conducts regularly scheduled category reviews with suppliers and brokers to determine where there is opportunity for growth.Manages all existing marketing programs and seeks to negotiate new marketing programs where needed and ensures confidential treatment of related information.Identifies and manages slow moving/obsolete inventory and has a plan of action to clear out the stock and determine how to move forward with that item.Negotiates special prices for sales promotions and programs.Interacts with customers and vendors and answers their questions in a professional, timely and quality manner.Consults with Company personnel regarding customer requests, product specifications, quality, and other issues, as necessary.Responds to sales and customer service requests and inquiries timely, professionally, and accurately. Communicate with sales and customer service on all purchasing related issues that will affect our customers (including, but not limited to, recalls, manufacturer shortages, price changes, etc.)