Jobs for Humanity
Posted 8 days ago
Director, Category Strategy & Department Performance
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Lead and manage a department’s category strategy, execution, and team performance to drive revenue, margin, and growth in a retail environment.
About this role
Director, Category Strategy & Department Performance
Jobs for Humanity is partnering with ORDRO to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from all walks of life.
Company Name: ORDRO
Lead and manage a department category strategy, execution, and team performance to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets.
Key Performance Indicators: • Own category P&L performance and profitability • Develop strategies increasing sales and market share • Optimize assortment and pricing for margin gains • Manage supplier relationships and negotiation outcomes • Deliver KPI-driven team performance and execution
Qualifications: • 5+ years category management or merchandising experience • Proven leadership experience managing teams • Strong analytical skills with retail/commercial KPIs • Experience with pricing, assortment, and promotion planning • Knowledge of procurement and vendor negotiation practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years category management or merchandising experience
- Proven leadership experience managing teams
- Strong analytical skills with retail/commercial KPIs
- Experience with pricing, assortment, and promotion planning
- Knowledge of procurement and vendor negotiation practices
- Category management frameworks
- Assortment planning and forecasting
- Pricing optimization and promotion planning
- P&L management and KPI reporting
- Supply/vendor negotiation basics
- Strategic thinking
- Cross-functional leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and execution focus