Category Analyst

The Category Analyst position at Best Buy offers a unique opportunity to utilize your academic skills and prior experience. Our Category Analysts-stacked will be involved in a thorough training program involving classroom and on the job elements to prepare them for a role in Demand Planning or Demand Forecasting within our Category Management Teams at Best Buy. This role fills roles in both Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting based on business need and applicants should have an interest in both.

This position has a start date of Monday, April 16th, 2018 and will begin with a three week training program.

Key Responsibilities of Demand Forecasting:
The Forecast Analyst plays a critical role in financial reconciliation process within the business team, working with merchant and demand planning partners to ensure accurate financial and operational forecasts.
The Demand Forecast Analyst (DFA) is responsible for the demand forecast and analysis of performance for an assigned merchandising category. The Demand Forecast Analyst partners with, Merchants, Demand Planning, Promotion Planning Team and members of the Demand Planning Forecast Operations to ensure that all relevant information is included in the forecast process in order to deliver the most accurate statistical forecast. The DFA’s key responsibility is the delivery of forecasting accuracy. The DFA is also responsible for learning and communicating best practices, and SOPs. They are a key contact with other Supply Chain groups for optimization and leveraging of Demand Planning Forecast Operations resources.

Key Responsibilities of Demand Forecasting:
* Execute weekly analysis of Forecasting Accuracy Performance for a designated business category.
* Investigate and communicate recent forecast issues / trends to DFA and Demand Planning .
* Ensure that Demand Planning Level of Service goals are being met.
* Generate Base and Promo demand forecasts to be used in inventory planning.

* Forecasts generated by leveraging Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting and Retail Promote.

Key Responsibilities of Demand Planning:
* Transition Management.
* Review & Adjust Store Replenishment Parameters by allocating the right quantities to the stores at the right time.
* Support the Merchant teams in the transition of product lines.
* Perform SKU transition management analysis and forecasts to minimize at-risk inventory.
* Create initial allocation of product for stores utilizing the appropriate tool as designed in the plan.
* Monitor sales and partner with the DFA to change future forecast where it is needed.
* Transfer inventory between virtual locations as sales and transitions dictate.
* Perform purchase order tracking.
* Utilize the organization’s purchase order management system and procedures for store and dot.com only SKUs.
* Ensure timely SKU receipt flow to the stores and dot.com virtual warehouse (including CF).
* Develop and manage SKU/store level and .com plans (e.g. sales, allocations, inventory levels, etc.) by utilizing the tools and procedures within the replenishment system.
* Utilize the replenishment systems planning functionality to maximize product flow to achieve inventory management objectives.
* Perform and review SKU/store level and .com inventory and sales analysis (e.g., service level, history exceptions, forecast and inventory accuracy) to ensure in-stock goals.
* Analyze product flow to the stores and between virtual warehouses, identify potential logistical issues and support issue resolutions.
* Responsible for adhering to P.O. prioritization for all research and tracking of P.O.s/SKUs.
* Create initial expediting requests and execute when approved.
* Execute product RTV/RTA requests.
* Lead vendor collaboration and PSI calls.

Basic Requirements:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree
* Experience in any combination of the following; Retail, Supply Chain, Planning and/or Inventory
* 2 or more years of experience in Inventory Planning, Procurement, Forecasting or Allocation
* Basic knowledge of business mathematics/statistics
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience

Category Sourcing Director- Construction

Georgia-Pacific
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We are seeking a Category Sourcing Director in our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Team (Project Services) based in our Atlanta Corporate office and will be responsible for all of the Construction Services category. The role reports to the Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. The individual is responsible for leading and managing a team, as well as development and implementation of category strategies through Cross-Functional teams and relevant business units. Responsible for execution and optimization of approx. $750MM annual Construction Services spend.

A Day In The Life Typically Includes:

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:
Provide overall leadership and sponsorship of the Construction Service categories.
Support projects and initiatives with resources and communicate expectations to cross-functional team members and suppliers.
Interact and influence the senior management team through formal and informal communications and establish a Point of View (POV) on specific projects or initiatives across the GP investment portfolio.
Talent development of team through performance based objectives and measurements.
Provide direction and ensure team members have support for initiatives across the organization based on the greatest long-term value and best overall Total Cost of Ownership(TCO).
Provides category specific leadership and direction to our suppliers as well as business leaders, engineering, maintenance, procurement and operations.
Lead, develop and execute category strategies to deliver and optimize category management results to meet strategic long term value creation objectives of GP.
Understand business unit and facility requirements and develop and execute a shared vision and strategy which delivers value to meet the business needs across divisions.
Provide expertise in analyzing supply markets and assessing supplier capabilities utilizing fact based data, commodity trackers and benchmarking data.
Analysis of GP current and future requirements, supply markets and supplier comparative advantages allowing the advancement and management across the categories through effective and efficient strategies.
Determine resources and category leads necessary to create value and meet the business and facility objectives.
Be responsible for analytics on commercial and technical evaluations of project sourcing events.
Advise core team on operating needs and provide needed supporting information (specifications, volumes/pricing, technical expertise, local practices, and other data as required).
Evaluate future state applications to determine company impact and developing a strategic point of view for advancing and optimizing the overall and various sub categories.

What You Will Need:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree r higher
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction, Project Management or relevant work experience in sourcing or supply of Construction Services and related systems
Experience with construction, maintenance and projects preferably in the pulp and paper industry
Experience interacting and leading cross functional teams across businesses
Direct supplier/commercial negotiation experience with local, regional and/or national contract agreements
Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be willing and able to travel 25% as needed

What Will Put You Ahead?

Preferred Qualifications:
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+ Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial), Supply Chain or Business
+ Experience with legal and commercial terms in procurement contracts
+ Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification or experience managing procurement efforts on large projects
+ Capable of developing strategic positions for the procurement of Construction Services with a platform approach

Why Work For GP?

* A culture that places top priority on integrity and compliance
* Opportunity for career growth at one of the largest, financially stable companies in the world
* Encouragement to challenge the status quo and share knowledge
* Responsibilities and rewards based on contributions
* Continued company growth due to reinvesting 90% of our earnings
* Competitive pay and benefits that help you manage your personal and financial wellness

Want to learn more about Georgia-Pacific?

We’re part of your everyday life. From the walls of your home to the Dixie® plates on your table, the boxes at your local grocery store or the Quilted Northern® in your bathroom, there’s a good chance a Georgia-Pacific product is nearby. We need people like you: People who can help us make life’s simple necessities better.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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Category Manager, IT Sourcing

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can showcase your excellence in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management? We are looking for an experienced and strategic Category Manager to join our IT Sourcing team to manage the acquisition of IT products and services.

At Best Buy we offer much more than a paycheck. Surrounded by the latest and greatest technology, a team of amazing coworkers and a work environment where anything is possible, you’ll find it easy to be your best when you work with us. We provide an exciting work environment with a community of techno learners where you can be yourself while investing in your career. Empowered with knowledge you will discover endless opportunities to grow. We believe the success of our company depends on the passion of employees for learning, technology and people.

What is the Category Manager, IT Sourcing responsible for?

The Category Manager, IT Sourcing is directly responsible for strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting and category management. The goal of the position is to reduce Best Buys total cost of IT ownership and to mitigate Best Buys risk by leveraging effective sourcing strategies, tools and processes for IT products and services acquired for internal use by Best Buy. This position interacts with managers, directors and officers throughout the Best Buy organization.

Areas of ownership and impact:

Strategic Souring Category Management
* Manage and strategically source a portfolio of IT products and services with emphasis in one or more IT categories/sub-categories using tools, processes, and strategies to drive and achieve business results.
* Develop and influence sourcing strategy and determine the best tools and methodology for each assigned sourcing initiative/project.
* Leverage tools, policies, and internal partners to educate internal clients and to mitigate and manage third-party risk through effective contracts.

Partnerships
* Closely partner within Procurement and with cross functional teams to ensure a close partnership with internal Best Buy clients in delivering a consistent customer experience utilizing key sourcing, contracting and compliance processes. Sub-Category/Category Strategy Development and Support
* Collaborate with clients in developing a category/sub-category strategy and influence the clients overall Procurement strategy, based on total cost of ownership principles and best overall outcomes for Best Buy.

The impact you will have:
* High degree of influence in all directions of the Enterprise.
* Drive business partnerships in support of the Best Buy company roadmap initiatives.
* Provide an IT Sourcing experience that enhances our culture, mission and values.

Why consider this opportunity?
* Take your career to the next level.
* Work with a team of dedicated, passionate, fun individuals and the industrys best in the IT Sourcing space.
* Highly visible role that allows you to influence decisions that make an impact throughout the Enterprise.

What is required for this role?

We are looking for a Category Manager, IT Sourcing who is innovative and drives value across the Enterprise. The ideal candidate will not only be excellent in creating and executing strategy, but will also be exceptional in his/her ability in the end-to-end sourcing process including analysis and negotiation by leveraging knowledge of IT, SaaS, PaaS, software and hardware. This Category Manager will have the ability to accept delegation, own it, and move forward with determining what needs to be done and then do it.

The most successful candidate will be an exceptional negotiator and communicator with a strong backbone and a respectful and courteous style that is consistent and lives the values of the Best Buy brand. We are looking for someone who is an analytical thinker and who has the ability to develop and grow relationships inside and outside the organization. In addition, the ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial spirit, is forward-thinking, progressive, understands the IT Sourcing world and has a past track record of significant accomplishments.

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and skill set:

Basic Qualifications
* 5+ years of Procurement experience to include sourcing, negotiation and contracting
* 4+ years of category-specific, IT procurement experience including the sourcing of software, hardware and related IT services
* 4+ years of end to end sourcing project/process management including RFP / RFQ experience

Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
* 8+ years of Procurement experience including sourcing, negotiation and contracting.
* 6+ years of category-specific, IT procurement experience to including the sourcing of software, hardware and related IT services
* Experience in creating contracts which reduce business risk
* Ability to develop collaborative relationships
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Developed business acumen
* Project and process management
* Strong analytical and negotiation skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
* Ability to influence without authority
* Experience with the end to end sourcing process
* Experience with large strategic IT vendors and deal structures
* Experience with SaaS solutions