10 jobs found in hopkins

PURPOSE: The primary goal of the Category Manager - Region is to aggressively manage the merchandising strategy for assigned categories, to include Product Assortment, Costs, Promotional Activity, and Shelf Allocation to drive sales for the region's retail customers. The Category Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, the vendor funding checkbook and category item assortment to drive sales and margin for UNFI. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop category business plans for assigned categories using all available resources, including analysis of both internal and syndicated data, (validated) manufacturer input and expertise, commodity reports, trade/industry news, consumer trends and customer feedback. Measures results and adjusts plans as needed. Develop and manage communication to retail sales team for all selling programs and category management initiatives. Track participation and sales by DC, sales team and retail customer on all selling programs and...

Purpose: Maintains responsibility for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Category Managers to achieve the goals of the category business plan. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buys in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the Company, Category Manager(s), and Distribution Job Responsibilities: Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assesses current inventory to determine order quantity. Completes forward buy research, analysis and makes recommendations to Category Manager. Completes purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels. Reviews monthly display planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet ad...

Purpose: The primary goal of the Category Manager - Customer Facing is to aggressively manage the application of the merchandising strategy for assigned customer, to include product assortment, costs, promotional activity, and shelf allocation to drive sales. The Category Manager is responsible for collaborating with Category Management team on customer specific needs regarding managing vendor relationships, the vendor funding checkbooks and category item assortment to drive sales and margin for UNFI, while meeting the needs of the customer and upholding their contractual agreements with UNFI. Job Responsibilities: Collaborate on the development and execution category business plans for assigned customer using all available resources, including analysis of both internal and syndicated data, (validated) manufacturer input and expertise, commodity reports, trade industry news, consumer trends and customer feedback. Measures results and adjusts plans as needed. Collaborate on...

Objective: The Procurement Mangers primary role is to develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize quality, cost and inventory levels to meet company objectives. The Procurement Manager oversees material sourcing and replenishment, manages vendor relations, and uses a continuous improvement approach to solve problems and improve processes. Responsible for leading the Purchasing team. Key Accountabilities: Cost Management: Maximize gross margin by achieving best possible value at lowest cost Accountable for delivering expense savings/avoidance Negotiate with suppliers to obtain better costs and service Explore lower cost alternatives or substitutes Manage/optimize incoming freight costs Conduct cost analysis and develop benchmarks for improvement Supplier Management: Evaluate Company needs against supplier capabilities to select the preferred supplier partners who meet quality, cost, delivery and other company requirements. Leverage industry...

Purpose: Maintains responsibility for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Category Managers to achieve the goals of the category business plan. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buys in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the Company, Category Manager(s), and Distribution Job Responsibilities: Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assesses current inventory to determine order quantity. Completes forward buy research, analysis and makes recommendations to Category Manager. Completes purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels. Reviews monthly display planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet ad...

PURPOSE: The Category Merch Analyst will use financial targets and competitive data to provide business insights and recommendations to improve sales, operations and profitability for markets and categories. Communicates analysis using comprehensive, easy to digest methods that will translate into impactful and actionable reports for category leadership. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides business, customer insights and competitor intelligence to support the development of category strategies, forecasts and performance reporting • Identifies and validates opportunities within a given category, market or division using category roles, competitive pricing, frequency reports, elasticity reports, market data and many other sources • Provides analytical and quantitative secondary research support to the business by accessing, verifying and organizing market trend, competitive intelligence and sales data using a variety of sources such as Data Warehouse, Nielsen and IRI...

PURPOSE: The primary goal of the Category Manager - Region Lead is to aggressively manage the merchandising strategy for store supplies, to include Product Assortment, Costs, and Promotional Activity, to provide a complete program for the region's retail customers. The Category Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, and category item assortment to drive sales and margin for UNFI. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to train and mentor new Category Managers Leadership role(s) in a department wide initiative, overseeing planning, communication and successful implementation both within the departments and with supporting teams Representation of the Department and/or Region in a Corporate wide initiative or effort Initiate and implement new sales driving opportunities whether in response to changing needs/environment or to create a new source of excitement/demand through creative merchandising Participate in process of interviewing and hiring new staff...

Purpose: Maintains responsibility for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with Category Managers to achieve the goals of the category business plan. Provides supply chain/inventory management for a limited promotionally active grocery desk and corresponding financial accountabilities. Buys in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the Company, Category Manager(s), and Distribution Job Responsibilities: Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assesses current inventory to determine order quantity. Completes forward buy research, analysis and makes recommendations to Category Manager. Completes purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels. Reviews monthly display planner to determine what inventory levels are needed to meet ad...

Purpose: The Sr Category Analyst will use financial targets and competitive data to provide business insights and recommendations to improve sales, operations and profitability for markets and categories. Communicates analysis using comprehensive, easy to digest methods that will translate into impactful and actionable reports for category leadership. The Sr Category Analyst will create opportunities to grow sales and enhance operational information by maintaining pricing strategy by vendor and market and supplying analysis and information to generate opportunities. In addition, the analyst will leverage key research tools and other external data sources, to quantify U.S. product trends and help build go to market strategies alongside the merchandising and sales teams. This role will conduct financial and pricing analysis, forecasting, budgeting and work on special projects. Job Responsibilities: Provides business, customer insights and competitor intelligence to support...

Purpose The primary goal of the Category Manager - Region is to aggressively manage the merchandising strategy for assigned categories, to include Product Assortment, Costs, Promotional Activity, and Shelf Allocation to drive sales for the region's retail customers. The Category Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, the vendor funding checkbook and category item assortment to drive sales and margin for UNFI. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop category business plans for assigned categories using all available resources, including analysis of both internal and syndicated data, (validated) manufacturer input and expertise, commodity reports, trade/industry news, consumer trends and customer feedback. Measures results and adjusts plans as needed. Develop and manage communication to retail sales team for all selling programs and category management initiatives. Track participation and sales by DC, sales team and retail customer on all selling programs and...