Category Manager

What Would You Do? The Specifics.Manages all aspects of Frames Merchandising.Supervises and backs up the 2 Assistant Frame Merchants. Trains new associates when required.Develops and analyses reporting in Data Warehouse/Business Objects to include monthly, weekly, and ad hoc reports as required.Manages the selection and launch of the safety frame program.Works closely with Operations, Finance, Distribution Center/Labs, other departments and outside vendors to identify and problem solve any issues as they arise.Assists the Senior Director of Frames Merchandising in the selection and procurement of new products based on sales analysis and trends.Manages all aspects of new project launches and changes to product availability.Oversees all updates to price, cost and inventory information in the company’s supply chain and merchandising system (JDA), Oversees the Point of Sale system (SDS) and websites for Frames.Manages and maintains all store planograms.Communicates changes regarding new products, price changes and discontinued items to the field operations team via SAP (Sales Action Planner), written memos, email and online posts.Works closely with IT to implement upgrades to smooth workflow and increase efficiencies.Develops and maintains training documents for current processes and procedures.