Category Manager II

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

A key role on our Procurement Team supporting efforts of the overall strategy, growth, and performance of the category, involving strategy, analytics, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Work Location: Full-time position at Pacific Seafood – Portland, LLC, 16797 SE 130th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015.

Send Resume to: Valentina Garred, HR Manager, Pacific Seafood – Portland, LLC, 16797 SE 130th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015; or via email: View email address on us.fitly.work.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Marketing Strategy Management:

• Budget and create the sales and execution plan for the represented category, covering various aspects such as market segments, product forms, pricing, and costs.
• Drive category placements for all items within the category and eliminate unprofitable items.
• Communicate changing market conditions, develop price forecasts, and provide weekly talking points for the sales team.

Supply Chain & Procurement Management:

• Responsible for maintaining supply for the category and sourcing from outside vendors when needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing and procurement processes managed throughout the sales network.
• Assist with negotiations with vendors for the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Manage supplier service levels, quotations, product projections, fill rates, and quality control issues.
• Develop new supply sources and group programs when assigned and where vendors or item offerings are inadequate.

Operations & Compliance:

• Monitor sales for margin accuracy. Attend business reviews with top key accounts, as needed.
• Visit distribution and processing facilities periodically to facilitate the growth and strategic direction of the category.
• Review monthly financial and management reports related to the category. 
• Follow and enforce good safety practices.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Minimum Requirements:  
Bachelor’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Marketing, Business Administration, or Business Management; and 4 years of experience as a product category or sales manager. Experience must include the following, which may have been gained concurrently: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of category management including best practices.
• Proven track record of building successful, sustainable categories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Inventory Control, Project Management, and Vendor Management processes.

Benefits

Total compensation:

At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.