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Lidl US · 13 hours ago

Assistant Category Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Lidl US is searching for the next Assistant Category Manager to join their Buying team. The role involves contributing to the development of Lidl’s purchasing strategy through market analysis, supplier sourcing, and contract negotiations, while partnering with Senior Category Managers to ensure high quality products and value for customers.

Food and BeverageRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages assigned projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow and to achieve business objectives

Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement

Analyze various KPIs in coordination with the senior category manager on an ongoing basis

Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements

Prepare and collect relevant information to process purchase agreements and contracts

Support negotiations and ongoing communication/coordination with domestic & international suppliers

Prepare category analysis, quality control analysis and trend analysis

Analyze retail prices in coordination with the senior category manager, as well as the implementation and continuous monitoring of the retail landscape

Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials as needed

Prepare and assist in tastings and quality assurance for the negotiated items

Commit to and complete individual development plan on schedule

Qualification

Analytical skillsProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, or related field

2-4 years of experience in a related field

In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Preferred

1-6 months of purchasing experience in a grocery retail setting

Benefits

Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage

Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation

Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success

401k Plan (+ 5% company match)

Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Company

Lidl US

Glassdoor3.4

Lidl US is an Private Label, Grocery, Retail, and Bakery comapny.

Founded in 1973

Arlington, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://careers.lidl.com

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