category director

Northgate Market

<div>JOB SUMMARY:

This position has responsibility for the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives and decisions established for the Taqueria Category through building and maximizing an optimized strategy and plan for price, promotion, placement, assortment, quality, production, work content, sourcing strategies and tactics to achieve them. Works in partnership with Department Leader, Field Team, Procurement and Operations, all other operational entities to communicate and train and implement successful sales strategies that meet the company&rsquo;s Center Store objectives.

ADVANCEMENT TO CATEGORY DIRECTOR POSITION:

A job title of Category Director will be considered for individuals who possess or have successfully demonstrated the following attributes or assignments:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience and proficiency managing high volume categories, capable of managing complex categories, categories with a large SKU and/or Vendor/Distributor Count, and/or can absorb added responsibilities of best practice training or leading other assigned direct reports.</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Maintain and grow our image as the premier Hispanic provider of Authentic Mexican Food Experience (AMFE) Create products and programs that will deliver quality, service and customer satisfaction; Maintain our competitive edge through continuous improvement of products, processes, suppliers, training and development.</li>
<li><ul><li>Collaborate with operations and training teams to equip store leaders and teams with the knowledge and tools to deliver Authentic Mexican Food Experience taqueria experience.</li>
<li>Perform frequent and regular store visits to monitor and adjust store strategies. Minimum of 8 hours per week.</li>
</ul></li><li>Partner with the commissary and culinary teams to align production, portioning, and flavor profiles with store-level execution and brand standards.</li>
<li><ul><li>Maintain close collaboration with the commissary to streamline communication, forecasting, and fulfillment, ensuring stores are supported without compromising authenticity.</li>
</ul></li><li>Lead store implementation and operational consistency for new menu items, seasonal offerings, and category updates.</li>
<li>Develop and enforce operational standards that maintain quality, speed, and authenticity in all taqueria locations.</li>
<li>Drive store-level engagement and accountability to ensure consistent guest experience, visual presentation, and product quality across all locations.</li>
<li>Analyze sales, margins, and guest feedback to identify performance gaps and opportunities to strengthen category results.</li>
<li>Partner cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and culinary leadership to align execution with brand strategy and long-term business goals.</li>
<li>Lead continuous improvement efforts, balancing operational efficiency with cultural integrity and culinary excellence.</li>
<li>Serve as the bridge between corporate strategy and field execution, ensuring that growth initiatives are achievable, sustainable, and true to brand roots.</li>
<li>Develops and executes promotional and brand building plans, such as ad-planner, price changes, retail &amp; cost, for each category to drive sales and support margin goals</li>
<li>Monitors raw materials and other food costs to ensure best quality ingredients and vendor pricing</li>
<li>Ability to manage retail prices effectively</li>
<li>Applies understanding of cost drivers along with negotiating skills to effectively negotiate the best costs with suppliers for all Northgate entities</li>
</ul><ul><li>Partner with Operations to review and constantly strive for improved processes that emphasize 5S cleanliness and sanitation, workplace organization, labor efficiency, associate safety, delivery of exceptional customer service, consistency of product quality, just in time, provision and utilization of appropriate equipment, and attractiveness of presentation.</li>
<li>Partner with the replenishment function to ensure product availability, consistency of supply, maintaining collaborative relationships with suppliers, service level objectives and apply cost-of-goods insights to drive increased efficiency.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collects all funds available to support Shopper Marketing initiatives as appropriate.</li>
<li>Follows the Category Role Strategic Guidelines relative to pricing, assortment, plan-o-grams.</li>
<li>Assesses the competitive landscape to understand their strengths and weaknesses and identify opportunities and threats, including all trade channels.</li>
<li>Identifies and develops new sourcing of products with the goal of enhancing assortments and driving sales.</li></ul> 


POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

Education/Experience/Skills
<ul>
<li>College degree preferred or minimum of 5 years equivalent experience in relevant field of work.</li>
<li>5-10 years of retail experience preferred.</li>
<li>2-5 years&rsquo; experience with category management practices</li>
<li>Strong preference is given to applicants who have completed the WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program (RMCP)</li>
</ul>
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
<ul><li>Skilled in the following areas using internal, market and/or Nielsen/IRI data:</li>
<li><ul><li>Product assortment</li>
<li>Strategic retail planning</li>
<li>Promotional planning</li>
<li>Placement on shelf</li>
<li>Sales analysis and planning</li>
</ul></li><li>Demonstrated excellence in Strategic Planning as it relates to Merchandising and setting a plan for a category</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other business applications</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Private Label strategies</li>
<li>Excellent financial and data analysis capabilities</li>
<li>Excellent supply chain knowledge</li>
<li>Self-distributing and warehouse experience</li>
<li>Able to discuss and negotiate:</li>
<li><ul><li>Terms</li>
<li>Competitive cost of goods</li>
<li>Menu pricing</li>
<li>Fund management</li>
</ul></li><li>Excellent communication and team building skills</li>
<li>Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred</li></ul> 


Physical Demands and Conditions

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:
<ul>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls;</li>
<li>The employee must frequently walk, talk or hear, and reach with the hands and arms; occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel;</li>
<li>The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 30 pounds .</li>
<li>Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.</li>
<li>The job requires the ability to travel.</li>
<li>The work environment is that typical of an office and retail store. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.</li>
<li>This position is headquartered in the Northgate Gonzalez Market Support Center. As such, this position is defined as full-time and on-site. Any remote work or work performed outside of the Support Center must be authorized by the Department&rsquo;s Supervisor.</li>
</ul>
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change. 
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Category Director (Taqueria Fresh)

Amgen

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Join Amgen&rsquo;s Mission of Serving Patients</h2>
At Amgen, if you feel like you&rsquo;re part of something bigger, it&rsquo;s because you are. Our shared mission&mdash;to serve patients living with serious illnesses&mdash;drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we&rsquo;ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world&rsquo;s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas &ndash;Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease&ndash; we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you&rsquo;ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you&rsquo;ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Global Category Associate Director - Construction<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do</h2>
Let&rsquo;s do this. Let&rsquo;s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Global Category Lead for Construction procurement, reporting to the Business Partner Lead, Capital Construction and Equipment.
You will be responsible for leading category strategy for Construction. You will spearhead initiatives to define partnership strategies, oversee business planning and governance, and unlock innovation and value realization across Amgen&rsquo;s US &amp; Global construction and facility footprints.
Your mission will extend to fostering collaboration, enabling enterprise-wide initiatives, and championing change to position Global Procurement as a strategic value driver within the organization.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Roles &amp; Responsibilities:</h2>
Trusted Advisor &amp; Market Expert<ul><li>
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Engineering organization by delivering expert insights into market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and best practices. Translate these insights into actionable category strategies that support business growth and go-to-market execution.</li></ul>
Strategic Partnership &amp; Stakeholder Alignment<ul><li>
Forge strong, strategic relationships with partners across Global Engineering, to ensure alignment between business priorities and Category strategies in Construction Services.</li></ul>
Category Strategy Development<ul><li>
Leverage market intelligence to design and implement category strategies that directly align with business objectives. Partner with Business Partner Leads, Strategic Sourcing leads, and Procurement CoE to ensure a cohesive approach that delivers measurable value.</li></ul>
Supplier-Enabled Innovation<ul><li>
Partner strategically with the supply base to co-create solutions and drive innovation that accelerates business partner objectives and enhances category value delivery across speed, quality, safety and cost.</li></ul>
Procurement Expertise &amp; Business Enablement<ul><li>
Provide deep Construction Procurement expertise to advance business growth, operational efficiency, contractual rigor, and other high-value initiatives that position Procurement as a catalyst for innovation and speed.</li></ul>
Value Generation &amp; Financial Stewardship<ul><li>
Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to capture, quantify, and recognize value across the Construction category. Influence budgeting and project control decisions to improve category impact on business outcomes.</li></ul>
Strategic Initiative Promotion<ul><li>
Drive adoption of Procurement-led, business-aligned initiatives. Ensure seamless integration across collaborators, suppliers, end users, and partners to achieve sustainable business value.</li></ul>
Performance &amp; Business Alignment<ul><li>
Bridge procurement performance with business objectives by implementing key initiatives designed and championed by Category Leads, ensuring measurable impact and alignment with enterprise goals.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we expect of you</h2>
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 3 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Or</h2>
Master&rsquo;s degree and 5 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Or</h2>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 7 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Or</h2>
Associate&rsquo;s degree and 12 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Or</h2>
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Capital Construction procurement, business partnering, and/or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience leading Construction Procurement end-to-end &mdash; from strategy development and category planning through execution and value delivery. Extensive experience working in or with the capital construction industry, with deep understanding of the industry, its standard methodologies, and future trends.</li><li>
Strong background in Construction Procurement within Biotech or Pharma, with deep understanding of the unique regulatory and compliance requirements of these industries.</li><li>
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or significant professional experience in the Capital Construction industry.</li><li>
Expertise in Capital Construction Contracting and advanced Sourcing Excellence practices.</li><li>
Strong analytical approach with expertise in performance measurement, value tracking, and Capital financial reporting.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and align global, matrixed teams across business functions, sites, and processes.</li><li>
Expertise in driving cross-functional initiatives, making strategic trade-offs, and representing the category in executive forums.</li><li>
Exceptional change management skills, with the ability to champion and implement complex Procurement strategies and business transformations across ecosystems.</li><li>
Competence in distilling business objectives into actionable category strategies that deliver measurable results.</li><li>
Deep understanding of how to embed supplier-enabled innovation and partnership into business strategies to enhance competitive advantage.</li><li>
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and collaborator engagement skills to drive alignment and secure agreement at all levels of the organization. Analytical savvy and experienced with data-based communication and decision-making.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you can expect of us</h2>
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we&rsquo;ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:<ul><li>
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts</li><li>
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan</li><li>
Stock-based long-term incentives</li><li>
Award-winning time-off plans</li><li>
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
careers.amgen.com</h2>
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Application deadline</h2>
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</div>

Global Category Associate Director - Construction

American Express

<div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex enhance the purchasing power of over $11B annual third party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We improve the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM, together with our business partners, manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves in addition to revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring optimal user experience for Amex colleagues and suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing and Business Enablement (SS&amp;BE) is responsible for helping Amex enhance its purchasing power with third parties, of which $3B is for Technology category. The role of Category Director &ndash; Technology is expected to lead best in class Category Management in pursuit of developing global category plans to support business unit and enterprise objectives bringing the best expertise, quality, and innovations to American Express through our third-party relationships. The role has oversight and responsibility for leading Technology Strategy planning and negotiations for Technology categories such as Infrastructure, Software as a Service and IT Labor.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
<ul><li>Develop global category management plans to meet business objectives, understand spend profiles, develop sourcing strategies, and complete industry benchmarking analysis.
</li><li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with business partners to understand key business strategies, objectives, priorities and opportunities.
</li><li>Prepare presentations and dashboards for internal partners and suppliers to meet enterprise objectives, enhance capabilities, protect the brand, realize saves, influence demand and drive other profit benefits to support growth.
</li><li>Initiate and drive strategic activities across the global category that have major impact on revenue and profitability.
</li><li>Negotiate key deals and contracts and complete supplier assessments and selections through RFx activities.
</li><li>Key contact to senior and executive management and primary Relationship Lead across various business units and categories.
</li><li>Partner across SS&amp;BE team to bring global value chain perspective and enterprise mindset to deliver significant value and savings to the enterprise.
</li><li>Create a culture of strong critical thinking, financial analytics, external marketplace focus and partner closely with business units to influence and help drive key, strategic business decisions.
</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders and the SS&amp;BE Source to Contract team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of contracting activities.
</li><li>Cultivate partnerships with internal teams that support execution of the Category Plan and negotiations, including International Category teams, Third-Party Lifecycle Management, Finance, and the General Counsel&rsquo;s Office to ensure synchronization of priorities to meet shared goals.
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:
<ul><li>Understanding of end-to-end procurement process and/or the Technology category is preferred.
</li><li>Strong track-record in people leadership &ndash; able to mentor, coach and develop immediate team and structure work to effectively prioritize and deliver high-quality output from an inclusive work environment.
</li><li>Highly driven to collaborate with colleagues and business partners globally with a passion for enterprise thinking and partnering across multiple levels.
</li><li>Excellent people and communication skills, including relationship management, negotiation, influencing, strategizing, planning and presentation.
</li><li>Proven track record of data analysis and critical thinking to develop insights and recommendations, as well as developing presentations for senior audiences.
</li><li>Ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables.
</li><li>Passion for using analytics to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience, and drive bottom line results.
</li><li>Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Masters Degree preferred
</li></ul>Salary Range: $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.</div>

Director - Purchasing

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions

Sales Director - Laundry, Cleaning & Home Products UK & Ireland Base Salary: c 95,000 + 25% Bonus + Company Car + BenefitsLocation: Remote - Monthly HQ Meetings (North West) Lead the UK growth of a premium, market-leading global brand into the Grocery Retail sector Our client is a top-tier, branded manufacturer whose household laundry, cleaning and household products are recognised and trusted by millions of consumers worldwide. With a strong UK footprint and European market leadership, their brands occupy top 1-3 positions in their categories across grocery, e-commerce, DIY, discounter channels. Known for quality, innovation, and brand heritage, they continue to compete successfully against private label by delivering compelling consumer value, innovation and product design. This succession-critical appointment offers the opportunity to join the UK & Ireland leadership team and shape future growth for two iconic brands. The RoleReporting to the General Manager UK & Ireland, you will:<ul><li>Lead, coach, and inspire a team of high-performing Key Account Managers, ensuring clear objectives, professional development, and commercial success.</li><li>Operate as a hands-on "player-coach", personally managing key national grocery accounts at senior buyer and category director level.</li><li>Drive P&L performance for a multi million retail business, delivering channel growth strategies across grocery, discounters, DIY, and online (including Amazon).</li><li>Win new listings, expand distribution, close range gaps, and strengthen brand presence in-store.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with category, marketing, and supply chain teams to launch innovative NPD and deliver impactful category plans.</li><li>Represent the UK business within a pan-European, matrix environment, influencing group strategy while tailoring plans to the UK market.</li></ul> About YouWe are seeking a graduate calibre, strategic sales leader with:<ul><li>A proven background in non-food general household or general merchandise branded goods - ideally from a market leader or top 5 category brand.</li><li>Experience selling branded household goods, health and beauty, laundry, cleaning, baby care, or other branded general merchandise.</li><li>Experience selling into UK grocery and multi-channel retail, including discounters, DIY, and e-commerce. Grocery sector experience is a prerequisite.</li><li>Strong P&L management skills and a track record of sustained revenue and margin growth.</li><li>Leadership credentials in developing, coaching, and inspiring high-performance sales teams.</li><li>A balance of hunter and farmer skills - protecting and growing existing business while opening new accounts and channels.</li><li>Pan-European or multinational matrix experience, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and geographies.</li><li>Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and influencing skills at senior retail level.</li></ul> The Offer<ul><li>Base Salary: c 95000</li><li>Bonus: Up to 25% (based on personal, UK, and European performance)</li><li>Company Car: Premium brand or allowance ( 6-8k)</li><li>Benefits: Private healthcare, pension (8-10% ER), life assurance, income protection, well-being programme, 32 days holiday, EV charging, and more</li><li>Location: Remote with monthly HQ visits and regular customer travel</li></ul> Why Join?This is a high-profile opportunity to take ownership of the UK retail sales agenda for two well-loved brands with a premium market position and ambitious growth plans. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, the support of a collaborative leadership team, and the resources of a major global group. If you are a commercially sharp, innovative sales leader from a market-leading non-food household brand, ready to step into a role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on commercial delivery, we would like to hear from you. To apply in confidence, please send your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed) to Telephone (phone number removed) <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?CY95c1eotcwW6oD3D8oANEHPTj8%2fVox8d" width="0" height="0" />

Sales Director - Laundry, Cleaning & Home Products

Mavi

<div>
 
 
 Are you ready to be a part of this journey?
 
 
 
 Mavi, incorporated in 1991 in Istanbul, is recognized as a highly successful global lifestyle brand, rooted in 40 years of denim expertise. Mavi has been publicly traded since 2017 and has a presence in 37 countries, including Turkiye, the USA, Canada, Germany, and Russia, selling its products through approximately ~4,000 points, including 471 Mavi shops.
 
 
 Mavi&rsquo;s trusted brand image translates into high quality and strong pricing power with products positioned between the upper end of the core and the premium segments of the ready-to-wear market. Perfect Fit philosophy guides Mavi in designing jeans that perfectly fit its customers&rsquo; lifestyles, body types, and quality expectations. Mavi ranks among the world&rsquo;s leading premium denim brands and stands apart as the preferred lifestyle brand across female and male consumer segments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Here&rsquo;s what you need to know:
 
 
 
 We are looking for an "Category Supervisor" who will work under the in our Global Product &amp; Data Technologies department, within Category Women team.
 
 
 As the Category Associate, this is a highly collaborative role that will partner across the global category team as well as cross-functionally with Sourcing, Design and Product Planning department to deliver and accomplish highest quality of business standard.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will be expected of you in this role?
 
 
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 be aware of global trends in the related field and utilize resources accordingly.
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 develop and present seasonal/weekly merchandise financial plans and sales budgets based on units, value, and profit, in line with company goals, historical performance, and market trend analysis.
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 revise the monthly budget based on sales forecasts and manage OTB.
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 have attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong and consistent follow-up abilities.
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 you might be the team member we are looking for!
 
 
 
 
 
 We can&rsquo;t wait to meet unique, creative thinking, productive and innovative candidates, who match Mavi&rsquo;s brand spirit and closely follow fashion and global trends.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 *Driven by our &ldquo;All Blue. All Better. For All.&rdquo; strategy and empowered by our people-centric Mavi culture, we create a work environment where human rights are respected and diversity and differences are embraced. We promote gender equality and commit to equal opportunity in all our recruitment processes. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we select and recruit employees based on their professional competencies and qualifications, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, skin color, language, religious belief, spiritual and political ideology, ethnicity, economic status and health condition, disability, physical appearance, lifestyle and what they wear and support them in unlocking their potential.
 
 
</div>

Category Supervisor

UltraTech Cement

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Category Coordinators support the efficient functioning of the category management process. Working closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams, the role assist in the execution of sourcing strategies, procurement activities, and supplier relationships. This involves maintaining accurate records, facilitating communication, and coordinating logistics to ensure the seamless flow of products or services within the designated category.
 
 
 
 Job Context &amp; Major Challenges
 
 
 
 UltraTech Building Solutions format with larger product portfolio and services is better placed to cater to home builders by maximizing mindshare and wallet share to position itself as the leader in Building Solution space. Objective also is to enable retention and expansion of quality retail network and increase retail sales. The business has aggressive plans to expand and evolve this format by enlarging product and service offerings at the outlets. The plans envisage a total footprint of 6000+ stores with retail cement business of 16% of total UltraTech trade sales and 3000 Cr of non-cement sales by FY 26.
 
 
 The landscape for building solutions is changing rapidly with customer expectations of trust, convenience, and expertise all at one place for building his dream home. UBS channel has 15+ categories with 65 brands spread across 13000 SKU&rsquo;s spread across 4000 stores. With every 100 Kms the landscape changing in the country there are plethora of local brands, categories available at multiple price points to cater to the local needs.
 
 
 The larger objective for the channel is the ensure capturing the maximum share of wallet for an IHB from the store and for that effective sourcing, display and selling capabilities are required to built across every single store. The categories defined in the channel are under three major Umbrellas &ndash; UTCL Brands, Birla paints, and Birla pivot platform. There is a large opportunity which lies ahead to ensure the entire portfolio of brands &amp; categories available are onboarded to the dealer store.
 
 
 There are multiple hyperlocal distributors and OEM present in the country from where a local dealer can source his needs for the customers. The task at hand is to bring maximum possible onboarding of these business opportunities on the UBS platform to offer a wide bouquet of products to the channel. There are finer and very critical nuances on the pricing front basis which the decisions are made on ground and high level of coordination and process control are required to ensure process offered by UBS are competitive in the market.
 
 
 
 Major Challenges Are
 
 
 
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 Collation of data from various sources.
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 Continuous maintenance and updation of store parameters like various product codes/geographies/associated UBS team members, accurate sales figures, etc.
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 Managing the large base of SKUs across categories.
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 Large number of queries related to pricing or B2B portal to be resolved in short time span particularly during month end.
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 Sharing and confirming monthly sales with multiple vendors and calculation of TODs basis confirmation of sales numbers.
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 Commercial reconciliations between UltraTech and brand teams.
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 Accurate maintenance of the DVCM mapping.
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 Streamlining back-end processes to facilitate category sales, in collaboration with multiple stakeholders (Platform &amp; commercial team, Allied brand teams, IT/Digital team).
 
 
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 The proposed resource will be a specialised commercial professional with strong expertise in bookkeeping, accounting systems, and periodic reconciliation of accounts involving over 150 vendors. This individual will serve as the SPOC from the category team for managing commercial matters and supporting the sales team with dealer ledger management, posting of credit/debit notes, and ensuring UBS category
 
 
 
 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)
 
 
 Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)
 
 
 
 KRA1 Margins and CN Settlement
 
 
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 Ensuring timely credit of TODs to UltraTech and resolving any discrepancies.
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 Sharing working on CDs and CNs with Vendor and UTCL commercial team for timely punching of CN in dealer&rsquo;s account.
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 Reconciliation of account with vendors as per prescribed SOP.
 
 
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 KRA2 Data Analytics
 
 
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 Maintain accurate and up-to-date data related to suppliers, products, and contracts within the category.
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 Assist in data analysis to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
 
 
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 KRA3 Issue Resolution &amp; Process Improvement
 
 
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 Address and resolve day-to-day operational issues within the category promptly with escalation of complex issues to Category Managers or relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
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 Identify opportunities for process improvement within the category management workflow.
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 Collaborate with the team to implement efficiency enhancements and best practices.
 
 
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 KRA4 Category communications &amp; Admin support
 
 
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 Efficiently manage administrative tasks related to the category, including documentation, filing, and record keeping.
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 Assist in the creation and maintenance of reports, presentations, and other relevant materials.
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 Facilitate effective communication between Category Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and information flow.
 
 
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 KRA5 Supplier Management Support
 
 
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 Monitoring supplier performance and adherence to contractual agreements.
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 Collaborate with Category Managers to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
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 Coordinate logistics and inventory management activities to ensure timely and efficient product availability.
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 Interaction with Vendor SPOC for maintenace of product, price and discount master on portal at regular interval.
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 Maintaining DVCM on portal.
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 Documentation and follow up for vendor payments with zonal/regional commercial teams/UKSC.
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Category Coordinator

Unacademy

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 Position : Associate Director/Category Head
 
 
 
 
 Location: Bengaluru
 
 
 
 
 Experience : 3 - 6 Years
 
 
 
 
 Work Mode: 6 Days a Week (Work From Office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Unacademy is India&rsquo;s largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with access to top educators, high-quality content, and world-class learning experiences. With a mission to democratize education, Unacademy is shaping the future of learning across online and offline formats through innovation, data-driven insights, and learner-first design.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a strategic and performance-driven Category Head / Associate Director to lead the CA/CS/CMA category. The ideal candidate will drive category growth through effective P&amp;L management, educator partnerships, learner engagement, and execution excellence. You will be responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the category while ensuring measurable business impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Category Ownership:
 
 Own the P&amp;L for the CA/CS/CMA category, driving growth, profitability, and learner outcomes.
 
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Execution:
 
 Define short-term and long-term strategies for category expansion, educator acquisition, and learner retention.
 
 
 
 Team Leadership:
 
 Lead and mentor category associates, managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure strong execution and performance.
 
 
 
 Educator Management:
 
 Identify, onboard, and manage top educators; drive collaborations that align with brand and learner expectations.
 
 
 
 Operational Excellence:
 
 Streamline workflows for class scheduling, academic planning, and learner engagement in coordination with central and regional teams.
 
 
 
 Revenue &amp; Growth:
 
 Monitor key performance metrics, analyze business trends, and implement data-backed initiatives to achieve revenue targets.
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Collaboration:
 
 Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, and Growth teams to deliver best-in-class category outcomes.
 
 
 
 Learner Experience:
 
 Ensure high-quality academic delivery, learner satisfaction, and brand consistency across all touchpoints.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from a
 
 Tier 1 institute and MBA
 
 from a
 
 Tier 1 or Tier 2 college
 
 .
 
 
 3&ndash;6 years of experience in Category Management, Business Operations, or P&amp;L Management, preferably in EdTech or Education domains.
 
 
 Proven expertise in revenue management, strategic planning, and stakeholder leadership.
 
 
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making ability.
 
 
 Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 
 
 Experience in managing teams and driving business growth in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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Associate Director

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