Category Manager

Category Manager

Responsible for maintaining merchandising flow, inventory projections, sales, and store analytics. Visiting stores, working with store managers and sales associates, developing the right store line up based on regional demographics, sales trends, and consumer preferences.

Maintaining store lineup and executing store transfers and replenishments. Develop KPI’s for demand forecasting and profitability.

Responsibilities :

• Work with the merchandising team understand the vendors and special functional areas of business.
• Collaborate with other departments of business-like logistic, distribution, and stores to create a consistent flow of information about the product details.
• Manage all aspects of the product categories starting with order projections, order placement, and follow up and exit strategy for the products in your category.
• Ability to be a team player with strong work ethic. Works well with others.

Qualifications :

• Supply chain or retail replenishment experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of general merchandising and inventory management experience.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data and information analysis skills. The ability to use those skills for problem solving.
• Usage of data to support your work, including metrics and measurable accomplishments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advanced level Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence and develop consensus with teams not in a direct report alignment. Ability to deal effectively with all management levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across several lines of business.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Must exhibit customer focus, time management skills, a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Furniture experience highly preferred.
• Ability to be a team player with a strong work ethic. Work well with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present and communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think and work independently, take corrective action, and to resolve employee inquiries and requests for information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• Ability to act independently and take initiative to solve problems, implement solutions, and create new processes.
• Ability to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business.

Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Rooms To Go Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts including furniture
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• And more!

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.