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Category Manager, Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods

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El Segundo, CA – (In-Office)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a leader in frozen shrimp, refrigerated crab, and other premium seafood. Under parent company Thai Union, we are a leader in sustainability with some of the most ambitious commitments in the industry.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is currently looking for a Category Manager responsible for Sales optimization & Inventory cap compliance. Support is directed to the following distribution channels – Food Service, Wholesale, Retail and Club. A competitive commercial understanding is critical to vendor selection & management. Effective vendor management will deliver competitive pricing, product marketing, and adequate inventory levels for effective channel distribution.

This position is located at our El Segundo office.  Compensation range is $100,000 – $110,000 DOE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Align with Channel leads to calculate forecasts & understand demand trends
  • Manage/track budget/forecast/Inventory cap compliance
  • Research and analyze data defining market indicators
  • Search & define category trends, align with the commercial team to determine consumer impact insights
  • Plan and implement long-term development strategies for product/items
  • Work with Sales Dept to Design exit strategies for unsuccessful products
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors
  • Place appropriate orders, manage inventory cap requirements
  • Ensure product availability within the scope of sales forecasts and Cap compliance
  • Collaborate with other departments such as Marketing, Quality, Logistics
  • Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing & promotional activities
  • Work w/Channels/customers – find new ways to expand product distribution

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Proven experience as a Category Manager
  • Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles
  • Understand data analysis and forecasting methods
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.
  • Ability to use industry-specific technology, such as logistics and supply chain, enterprise resource planning (ERP). Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • No foreign languages are required. Knowledge of Spanish, Bahasa, Chinese or Thai preferred but not required.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and commissions.
  • Ability to solve practical and complex problems and effectively handle a variety of possibilities and/or situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, communicate (typically by talking, listening, writing, and typing), move around the office to various locations for meetings and in-person gatherings, and reach or carry materials with arms and hands.

Moreover, the employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch. 

As a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 – for the third year running.  As a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility. 

We heeded our stakeholders’ calls with SeaChange®, Thai Union’s sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange® aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry.

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