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Candy & Snacks Category ManagerCarrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. • College Point, NY, US
Candy & Snacks Category Manager

Candy & Snacks Category Manager

Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC. • College Point, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Position :

  • Candy & Snacks Category Manager Location : College Point, NY (Onsite, 5 days / week) Salary : $125,000–$130,000 The food company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines.
  • Works closely with the Sr.
  • Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company.
  • Provides supply chain / inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities.
  • Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Key Responsibilities include :

  • Order products to meet forecasted demand.
  • Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times.
  • Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining the service level and minimizing distress Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
  • Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
  • Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
  • Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
  • Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues.
  • Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.
  • Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness.
  • Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
  • Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
  • Maintain all necessary department files and records.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility in a timely manner.
  • Remote access (buying system) from home or off site location when necessary.
  • Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 3 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
  • Must currently be a Category Manager in candy and / or snacks (either or) Marketing / Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
  • Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fast-based decisions.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong computer aptitude in MS Office, including Word and  Excel.
  • Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
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