Category Strategy and Sourcing Planning

1.Conduct category reviews to assess performance of across customer segments, stores and items

2.Leading and facilitating the strategic sourcing process for the Food Retail - Dry Food category

3.Market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation.

4.Translate consumer segment data & insights into specific category assortment, merchandising, advertising/promotions and pricing strategies. Details out category plans and drives execution

5.Designs, executes category initiatives

6.Maintain specification for food products. Work with the team to ensure that the company has the highest standards of food safety programs in place with each vendor.

7.Develop supply chain strategic plans to include identifying supplier sources, their purchasing capacity, and any industry changes

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