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Assistant Category ManagerGamus LLC dba GTS Distribution • Everett, WA, United States
Assistant Category Manager

Assistant Category Manager

Gamus LLC dba GTS Distribution • Everett, WA, United States
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Category Manager

The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned vendor lines. By building strong vendor relationships and maintaining deep product knowledge, this role serves as the company's central resource for each assigned vendor and product line. The Assistant Category Manager works closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to maximize sales and profit while minimizing aging inventory and potential line losses. This role works in concert with the Category Manager to oversee the overall category and perform daily category maintenance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  1. Manage assigned vendors and product lines.
  2. Support overall category operations and initiatives.
  3. Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders.
  4. Use data analytics and market conditions to continuously move the business forward.

Summary Tasks And Actions

  1. Advise the Sales and Marketing teams on pricing and allocation guidelines.
  2. Evaluate and recommend buying, selling, markdown, and closeout opportunities.
  3. Lead key inventory projects and initiatives.
  4. Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, purchasing, and allocation methods.
  5. Plan inventory flow to support sales across all channels while maintaining balanced inventory levels.
  6. Refine replenishment parameters to improve inventory position and flow.
  7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support advertising and merchandising efforts.
  8. Track and communicate key inventory performance metrics.
  9. Participate in director- and executive-level meetings.
  10. Develop and maintain reports on inventory opportunities, risks, and results.
  11. Monitor market trends and incorporate insights into inventory analysis and pricing models.
  12. Assess and report inventory risks, including cancellations, overages, shortages, and damages.
  13. Ensure manufacturer programs are established, implemented, and maintained.
  14. Manage inventory stash levels and communicate pricing and availability to the Sales team.
  15. Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams on initiatives to drive targeted inventory sales.
  16. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Five or more years of product management experience in the collectibles category.
  • Experience with forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment processes.
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