Category Manager

• Manage both new and existing items and assortments, including the strategy, dimensions, pricing, and distribution.
• Report and communicate performance at both the category and customer levels, both internally and externally.
• Ensure customer portal requirements are met as per retailer specifications and handle all business-related contracts and documentation needed to initiate or maintain Client's business.
• Stay informed about customer performance in the marketplace using tools like Circana/Nielsen.
• Oversee weekly order management, addressing any issues related to cuts, item management, or other order-related maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly supply chain requirements for each retailer.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations for both internal and external meetings.
• Oversee and manage customer financials, including trade spend, secondary placement opportunities, promotional calendars, deduction management, and customer scorecards.
• Assist in the launch of new products and marketing initiatives, aligning with the retailer's growth strategy and utilizing category data to guide decisions.

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