Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom DFS Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at DFS. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring timely stock delivery to meet sales and launch targets while maintaining cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage stock forecasts to optimize product ranges and drive performance across all channels.
  • Collaborate with buyers to deliver a commercial and cohesive range in line with plan.
  • Plan sales activities to ensure alignment with marketing strategy and meet profit targets.
  • Work with the buying team and finance team to establish clear ways of working with roles and responsibilities clearly defined.
  • Communicate stock-related information and manage stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills to optimize trading performance.
  • Excellent influencing skills and ability to communicate and work cross-functionally at all levels of the business.
  • Positive attitude and adaptability to a constantly changing retail environment.
  • Strong strategic planning and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrate professional integrity by supporting changes and decisions that move the business forward.

About DFS

At DFS, we are passionate about helping people find a comfy seat on great quality sofas. We are a market leader in the UK, and our people are at the heart of our success. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills.

Benefits

  • Excellent salary and benefits package.
  • Progression and development opportunities to grow your skills.
  • Colleague discount and friends and family discount across our Group.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Access to a range of high street and online discounts.
  • Discounted gym and cinema memberships.
  • Group pension scheme.
  • Life assurance and company sick pay.
  • Full comprehensive training.
  • Paid days to volunteer each year.

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