Category Ops Associate

Job Description:

 Roles & Responsibilities :

• Coordinate with Category managers  and prepare effective strategies for product lines and incorporate all cross functional activities.
• Perform analysis and implement all retail promotions on line and perform all proofing and data entry jobs for brand category.
• Administer all supplier associated activities and evaluate effective tracking of same to analyze all performance of business metrics.
• Provide an effective interface for various categories and recommend improvement strategies for all customer profits.
• Maintain and update knowledge for all business planning processes and associate category tools.
• Perform regular analysis for all industry trends and competitor related activities and recommend resolution for same.
• Prepare all required paperwork and select appropriate vendor and provide certificate of insurance to various categories.
• Administer all operations request and perform research on various out of stocks.
• Monitor all strategies for new products and programs and implement same for all category elements.
• Collaborate with category manager and field operations to ensure effective implementation of all new products and programs for marketing departments.
• Coordinate with marketing and operations departments and develop efficient promotion strategies for all categories.
• Develop and implement various product assortment processes for direct channels and provide support to same if required.
• Prepare and analyze all sales reports on a monthly and quarterly basis..
• Assisting with decisions about promotions such as discounted offers and affordable bulk packages..
• Collaborating with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the rollout of website changes.
• Monitoring website traffic and customer reviews to gauge responses to site updates.
• Teaming up with our SEO Specialists to increase the online presence of our website.
• Scheduling and communicating intensive site maintenance, as needed.
• Analysing sales-related data to predict future sales and concomitant stock requirements.

Skills

• Strong written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office / MS Excel

Ability To

• Multi task in a fast paced environment
• Operate in the system with the speed and accuracy necessary to meet departmental standards
• Handle stressful situations
• Maintain composure in critical situations and communicate clearly with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrate
• Passion for delivering great customer experience
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Excellent Data Accuracy skills
• Eye for Detail
• Commitment to meet Deadlines