Category Manager- Non Food

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Manager- Non Food Buying to join our team!  This role is responsible for the profitable planning of retail prices, marketing execution, and competitive analysis of all weekly and seasonal Non-Food promotions based on market analysis and company objectives. The role is also responsible for leading a team of employees.

What You’ll Do

• Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Implement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholders
• Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimization
• Execute weekly and seasonal Non-Food price planning by taking into account all performance KPI’s such as margin, sales, write-offs, price changes, and stock levels
• Oversee ongoing competitive analysis to ensure competitive pricing in the market
• Provide comprehensive pricing strategy across both INT and Domestic items
• Provide strategic leadership for the team, and develop solutions to stock issues and low sales from a pricing perspective
• Develop and execute the marketing strategy for all NF items in collaboration with Marketing and Merchandising
• Manage the overall PV budget and strategically determine product promotions
• Manage product related issues by communicating with Quality Assurance, International Purchasing, and Legal and Compliance

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
•    Excellent management and supervisory skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
•    Strong financial acumen to effectively plan profitable promotions and sales plans
•    Ability to manipulate data and maintain high volumes of information in Microsoft Excel
•    General retail market knowledge

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    3-5 years of experience in a related field
•    In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)
• And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

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