QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Bachelor’s degree Min 3 years of experience in Online Category Management Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong ability in Microsoft Excel and ERP applications Ability to work closely with a diverse group of people Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong project management skills
What you could do for as a Online Category Buyer ;
Analyze online and offline DIY shopper behaviors to develop market and retail strategies.Increase drop shipping companies and extented range SKUs numbers.Sales data oversight, analysis and communication. Track and report on key sales metrics.Online category analysis and reportingPresent online category insights to internal team.Coordinate development, tracking and analysis of sales forecast and production planning with Supply Chain and Finance.Work with digital marketing and content teams on promotional planning and analysis.Support new SKU launches and life cycle analysis.Develop a competitive merchandise assortment plan that is customer focusedAnalyze sales reports and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and effectively forecast company sales and inventory levelsProjects sales and inventory of seasonal products based on sales history and forecasted growthMaintain budgeted profit margins and open-to buysBuild strong product assortment by continually sourcing the market for new trends and attending trade shows and conferencesNegotiate best pricing, discount terms and freight agreements with vendorsEvaluate vendors for quality, pricing, delivery record, and return on investmentWork with E-commerce team to ensure all available products are on the website and merchandised properly
