Category Managers -- Gear, Toys, Books & Media, Safety, Layette & Clothing

Diapers.com, one of the fastest growing internet retailers in the United States, is rapidly expanding its product selection across a number of Categories.  We are currently seeking motivated and talented Category Managers to help us expand into: Gear, Toys, Books & Media, Safety, and Layette & Clothing.  These positions are responsible for sourcing and merchandising these categories.  We are looking for the right individuals to help us drive growth and margin through assortment planning, vendor negotiations, onsite merchandising and inventory management.  Areas of responsibility include: ASSORTMENT PLANNING AND LAUNCH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENTDevelop product assortment for launch and ongoing expansion Establish optimum product mix, develop effective pricing / merchandising strategies.Provide business analysis and insights of sales, pricing, ongoing opportunities for incremental volumeON-LINE MERCHANDISINGDevelop on-line merchandising and promotion proposals and calendar to achieve sales targets.Develop business rules to support ongoing online merchandising leveraging our online search and merchandising capabilitiesOversee initial product set-up.  Update and maintain vendor/item database as necessary. VENDOR MANAGEMENT Work with existing vendor base to negotiate terms improvement, develop new incentive programs, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods to our fulfillment centers Ensure profitability by accurate forecasting and close monitoring of procurement margin Establish new direct accounts in support of selection expansion and margin improvement Lead supplier/publisher business reviews INVENTORY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Project sales by SKU, and work with supply chain to purchase inventory required to support salesPartner with supply chain team to manage inventory health by ensuring efficient inventory flows (including the forecasting, purchasing, and return of new and catalog products). Involves determining and executing exit strategies for unproductive inventory.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external).  The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. The candidate must also possess strong analytical acumen and be comfortable generating and evaluating various forecasts, metrics, and analyses. He/she is adept at problem-solving and managing multiple priorities effectively and efficiently. Communication skills (both oral and written) are also key. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is preferred, as well as an agility with web-based software applications and internally-developed systems. A background in retail or e-commerce is desired.

 

Bachelor’s Degree Required