Category Manager

Broad River Retail is seeking a Category Manager to lead category vision, long-term merchandising strategies, financial performance, and vendor partnerships. This role will drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and market differentiation across high-growth categories in Furniture and Accessory assortments.

Requirements

• Own and execute short and long-term category strategies
• Develop and execute plans to achieve or exceed sales and inventory productivity targets
• Manage category performance through key retail metrics
• Lead enterprise assortment planning strategy
• Build and maintain a strategic Core Assortment
• Direct product lifecycle management
• Establish pricing frameworks
• Develop and manage strategic vendor partnerships
• Collaborate with vendors on product innovation and cost optimization initiatives
• Oversee inbound flow planning, safety stock strategy, and replenishment frameworks
• Lead advanced category performance analysis
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, Finance, and Visual Merchandising
• Support company-wide initiatives
• Mentor and develop merchandising team members and analysts

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401K matching contributions
• 40% employee discount at Ashley
• Leadership development and internal career advancement opportunities