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Category Assistant

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Alaska Commercial Company

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Location:
United States , Anchorage

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Category:
Purchasing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

25.00 - 31.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

As the Assistant Category Manager, you will support the Category Manager in managing their categories by taking responsibility for certain key aspects of the process. These responsibilities may include drafting orders, implementing cost changes as directed, managing inventory, and analyzing data according to instructions. Your work will contribute to the overall goals of the Category Manager.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist the Category Manager in delivering annual and seasonal category strategies as directed
  • Ensure item files are accurate and up to date in order to support category and store positioning strategies as set by the Category Manager
  • Provide input into weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance reports for the Category manager to use to create reports
  • Create and manage assortments for assigned departments and store positioning strategies with input from the Category Manager
  • Monitor ongoing sales figures of all items and key activities as projected in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels for the Category Manager’s vendors
  • Complete the order process from the creation of the purchase order through to the delivery of goods to the store
  • Submit accurate item setup sheets to Data Entry on a timely basis
  • Manage and monitor core item assortment by adding and deleting products at the direction of the Category Manager
  • Review and action store and depot inventory issues for assigned department group
  • Maintain budgeted inventory levels in stores and perform item maintenance as required to ensure the closed-dated items move through the system in a timely manner
  • In collaboration with the Category Manager, build advertising and merchandising activities that achieve targeted results

Requirements:

  • Previous retail and/or procurement experience is preferred
  • Undergraduate degree in business or a related field preferred but not required
  • Extensive MS Office Suite experience, including above-average knowledge of Excel
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Aptitude with successful negotiations
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to problem-solve complex issues
  • Strong prioritizing and mathematical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and time management
  • Strong time management and adherence to both Category and Company goals and deadlines
  • Ability to set priorities based on workload
What we offer:
  • Opportunities for growth and development throughout the company
  • Attractive and competitive salary and benefits package
  • Being part of a dynamic and diverse culture

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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