Job Title
Category Manager/ Central Purchaser
Company
Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum, Inc
Job Description
Summary
The Category Manager is under the direction of the Senior Buyer and the Fast Break
Operations Director. This person manages various product categories assigned to them.
They work directly with the Senior Buyer, other Category Managers, vendors and product
suppliers. To be eligible for this position you must be at least 18 years old. Category
Managers work a 40 hour work week (8 hours a day, 5 days a week) and may need to
respond to product/promotional related issues at the store on weekends and evenings,
on top of working their regular schedule. A valid driver license for the driver and
insurance is required on any vehicle transporting company assets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meet and emulate the core values of the company.
Interact with FastBreak “Service” department to keep the store/station operating properly
Interact with FastBreak “Help” department to keep the store/station operating properly
Maintain a professional image at all times by wearing clean professional clothing, be well
groomed and wear clean uniforms..
Respond to email and phone communications involving store operations and HR requests or
requirements.
Attend professional trainings and meetings outside the normal hours of work
Analyze data to determine industry and consumer trends
Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
Determine competitive, profitable pricing and promotional activities for all categories managed
Works with price book, operations, accounting and IT to insure execution of and to gain input
concerning current and future marketing department initiatives
Collaborates with the food service team lead to maximize efforts of the company food service
initiatives.
Assists the food service team lead with buying opportunities
Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
Develop planograms for all product categories
Manage store product resets in all categories at least once a year
In concert with corporate marketing, helps manage the company loyalty program
Effectively communicates marketing efforts to the field management team, in store team
members and to the company’s supplier partners using a wide variety of methods and tools
Audits invoices in order to confirm the company is being charged agreed to pricing for goods and
services
Seeks input from field management team regarding the quality and timeliness of supplier partner
deliveries
Effectively mediates issues between company personnel and the company’s supplier partners
Works with field operations lead and the c-store Operations Director on a frequent basis to
resolve issues with store level tram and to request feedback of what issues and successes may
be taking place in the stores
Effectively presents marketing department plans at company meetings
Understands, helps develop and holds themselves accountable for company goals and budgets
Work with the marketing team to create and execute a sales driving signage program
Work with the marketing team to create and execute local marketing
Visits stores on a regular basis to monitor follow through of vendors and internal team members
Other duties and responsibilities
Run/create reports out of our category management software and in some cases the web based
software of our suppliers
Track and bill our suppliers for product rebates and promotional allowances on a timely basis
Attend various industry events in order to take advantage of lower cost buy in opportunities and
to develop personal skills
Make sure retail pricing is visible at all sites
Reads trade magazines in order to gain pertinent knowledge about the industry
Completes Pricebook entry on promotions and pre-booked shipments
Creates and maintains schematics available online to stores and other support staff.
Maintains warehouse organization of racks, shelving and promotional materials
Performs other duties not named above as requested
Understands this job requires overnight travel
Does all the above work within the policies and ethical standards of the company
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to
complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Design – Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops
alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses
reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; Completes
projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training
and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and
skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve
service. Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains
confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under
control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling
and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data
effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity
and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to
building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to
build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports
everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and
trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers
and subordinates.
Change Management – Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment
and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change.
Delegation – Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the
person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors
delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others
to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to
others.
Managing People – Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self-
available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops
subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others;
continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and
sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity;
promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of
others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes
administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and
values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking – Understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Adapts
strategy to changing conditions.
Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and
accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes
appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and
overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;
Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or
schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under
pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status
or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on
commitments.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve
and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own
work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines
appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing
demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with
frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments
on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of
work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies
appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks
increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks
for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for
improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’
attention.
Expected Salary
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Job Posting Date
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:49:05 GMT