Director, Category Strategy & Department Performance

Key Performance Indicators: • Own category P&L performance and profitability • Develop strategies increasing sales and market share • Optimize assortment and pricing for margin gains • Manage supplier relationships and negotiation outcomes • Deliver KPI-driven team performance and execution Qualifications: • 5+ years category management or merchandising experience • Proven leadership experience managing teams • Strong analytical skills with retail/commercial KPIs • Experience with pricing, assortment, and promotion planning • Knowledge of procurement and vendor negotiation practices Required Qualifications 5+ years category management or merchandising experience Proven leadership experience managing teams Strong analytical skills with retail/commercial KPIs Experience with pricing, assortment, and promotion planning Knowledge of procurement and vendor negotiation practices Category management frameworks Assortment planning and forecasting Pricing optimization and promotion planning P&L management and KPI reporting Supply/vendor negotiation basics Strategic thinking Cross-functional leadership Data-driven decision making Communication and stakeholder management Problem-solving and execution focus