Business Manager overseeing suppliers as primary POC in the market. Driving core competencies and collaborating with stakeholders for effective planning and execution.
Responsibilities
Serve as assigned suppliers’ primary POC in the market
Master and drive 5 Core Competencies: business planning, performance evaluation, product and inventory management, pricing and revenue management, demand planning /forecasting/ budgeting
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement business plans
Develop and provide sales documents to also include pricing, advertising, POS, sell sheets (to include supporting analytics)
Develop, negotiate, and communicate incentives and rationalized goals per supplier/brand/product
Consistently evaluate performance metrics on all key activities
Collaborate on effective ways of working with Data Stewards
Ensure allocation business rules are consistently followed
Collaborate with Revenue Management and negotiate with suppliers on price changes
Establish effective ways of working with Demand Planning
Negotiate and manage local supplier objectives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent training and work experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry
Advanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation software
Must be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
Strong business planning and collaboration skills
Knowledge of trade development fundamentals (supplier, sales, customer, and brand)
Strong sales, finance, budget management, negotiation, and management skills
Ability to translate Strategy into relevant marketplace activity
Analytic and Reporting skills
Utilize sound judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environment
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