Sr. Category Manager

SUMMARY AutoZone's Category Manager develops and implements a buying philosophy, a pricing philosophy and a marketing strategy, develops and maintains vendor relationships, and manages all aspects of their categories. RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in all team activities and decisions . Selects quality vendors . Negotiates programs . Analyzes market research and to effectively put the right products in the right stores at the right prices . Uses information from sales, gross profit and various ad hoc reports to make sure their assigned categories meet established performance targets . Adds and deletes products in response to industry changes and customer demands. Tests new products and troubleshoots supply chain issues REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required . Five to seven years experience, preferably in a retail operations environment . Prior experience in merchandising, purchasing and manufacturing a plus. Strong financial acumen and communication skills . Strong retail foundation, vendor management and analytical skills