【LA/ハイブリット勤務】Food Category Managr

City Lights LA is currently seeking Category Manager (Supply Chain Operations) with experience in non-perishables/fast-moving consumer goods to work at a Japanese E-Commerce Logistics Company in Anaheim, CA. *****Hybrid Work Style//Remote and In-Office****

*Fluency in Japanese is also desired for this position. The role offers compensation of up to $95,000 Salary per year and is a hybrid position based in Anaheim, CA.

Job Summary

As an industry expert bi-lingual Japanese/English Food Category Manager, you will be responsible for leading, growing and managing a multi-million-dollar revenue Food business within Company. This role involves the true essence of today's merchant in strategic planning, decision tree modeling, analysis and execution to ensure the success and profitability of the non-perishable food category. The specific duties include owning and driving top line revenue, margin, turns, and inventory fill-rate. This role also requires understanding APAC Food growth opportunities in a US environment, domestic; overseas supplier relationship management, product assortment and selection, inventory management, sales and promotion, and cross functional collaborations with marketing, stores and supply chain. To perform effectively in this role, one must be able to communicate effectively with US and Japan based stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

· Conduct thorough market research to analyze current trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape in the non-perishable food category.
· Develop and implement auto-ship plans to allocate incoming and existing programs to individual stores based on sales potential.
· Forecast and manage incoming containers and weekly orders, ensuring cost of goods sold (COGS) targets are met and maintaining accurate order files.
· Determine order quantities for new items and promotional initiatives.
· Collaborate with vendors to achieve 95% fill rates and oversee expiration dates at distribution centers and store levels.
· Cultivate and sustain relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, rebates, and additional promotional opportunities
· Register all new incoming items, including item details, pricing, genre classification, and image specifications.
· Optimize inventory levels to align with customer demand, while monitoring Days on Hand (DOH) and margins.
· Coordinate closely with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely and efficient product delivery to two distribution centers.
· Partner with vendors to develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies aimed at boosting sales.
· Perform additional tasks and generate reports as needed.

Work Schedule:

Operating hours may vary between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, based on the operational requirements of the department.
Remote work is scheduled for Mondays and Fridays, while on-site is required from Tuesday through Thursday.

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year