Category Director Job at Michaels Stores Procurement Company, Inc.
Support Center - Irving
For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together. Under the direction of a Business Unit General Manager/GMM the Category Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive sales and profitability of assigned categories. A Category Director is expected to directly lead the cross-functional team and is accountable for the financial results. The Category Director leverages consumer insights, selection, newness, product development, merchandise presentation, advertising and promotions to get results, based on the individual category roles of their area of responsibility.
Major Activities
Manage assortment, determining optimal product mix based on category goals, performance, and designated category roles.
Drive a compelling assortment through applying knowledge of the consumer and sense for product.
Lead vendors based on consumer and market insights and leverage the partnership to develop the right product.
Optimize advertising, pricing, and promotion strategies.
Apply analytical insight to leverage concepts such as “sales tree”, affinity, elasticity, etc. to the advertising process.
Develop strategic category plans using market insights, consumer insights, competitive insights, and internal analysis.
Maximize merchandise presentation by developing planograms and leading a cross-functional team through the complex implementation process.
Develop planograms using merchandising strategies, competitive analysis, product trends / space allocation, financial analysis, and consumer-decision-trees.
Leverage private brand development /sourcing opportunities determining the optimal assortment and executing vendor strategy.
Lead the team in establishing the correct product vision for private brand assortments.
Balance private brand opportunities against established vendor-provided programs.
Collaboratively determine with Director Product Development & Product Manager which assortment segments will participate in trend.
Communicate strategic product development needs to Product Manager.
Issue Commitment Letters, if needed, prior to issuing purchase orders.
Partner with inventory management to maximize return on inventory investment based on sales plans, category roles, and trends.
Accountable for managing inventory levels to support EBITDA objectives and sales objectives.
Lead organizational development/change management.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
BA/BS college degree
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
Minimum of 5 years of merchandising experience exhibiting progressively responsible assignments. Must be able to successfully lead a category team and drive desired business results
Experience using consumer insights, competitive assessment, pricing, promotional planning, assortment planning, space management, logistical costs, vendor management and financial analysis to establish strategic direction for an assigned product category and to manage the execution of this strategy
Preferred Education
Business Degree
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
Previous training and experience in category management and use of consumer insights is a valued additional skill
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together. Under the direction of a Business Unit General Manager/GMM the Category Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive sales and profitability of assigned categories. A Category Director is expected to directly lead the cross-functional team and is accountable for the financial results. The Category Director leverages consumer insights, selection, newness, product development, merchandise presentation, advertising and promotions to get results, based on the individual category roles of their area of responsibility.
Major Activities
Manage assortment, determining optimal product mix based on category goals, performance, and designated category roles.
Drive a compelling assortment through applying knowledge of the consumer and sense for product.
Lead vendors based on consumer and market insights and leverage the partnership to develop the right product.
Optimize advertising, pricing, and promotion strategies.
Apply analytical insight to leverage concepts such as “sales tree”, affinity, elasticity, etc. to the advertising process.
Develop strategic category plans using market insights, consumer insights, competitive insights, and internal analysis.
Maximize merchandise presentation by developing planograms and leading a cross-functional team through the complex implementation process.
Develop planograms using merchandising strategies, competitive analysis, product trends / space allocation, financial analysis, and consumer-decision-trees.
Leverage private brand development /sourcing opportunities determining the optimal assortment and executing vendor strategy.
Lead the team in establishing the correct product vision for private brand assortments.
Balance private brand opportunities against established vendor-provided programs.
Collaboratively determine with Director Product Development & Product Manager which assortment segments will participate in trend.
Communicate strategic product development needs to Product Manager.
Issue Commitment Letters, if needed, prior to issuing purchase orders.
Partner with inventory management to maximize return on inventory investment based on sales plans, category roles, and trends.
Accountable for managing inventory levels to support EBITDA objectives and sales objectives.
Lead organizational development/change management.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
BA/BS college degree
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
Minimum of 5 years of merchandising experience exhibiting progressively responsible assignments. Must be able to successfully lead a category team and drive desired business results
Experience using consumer insights, competitive assessment, pricing, promotional planning, assortment planning, space management, logistical costs, vendor management and financial analysis to establish strategic direction for an assigned product category and to manage the execution of this strategy
Preferred Education
Business Degree
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
Previous training and experience in category management and use of consumer insights is a valued additional skill
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish
EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers
Federal FMLA Poster
Federal EPPAC Poster
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.