Customer Category Manager- Rite Aid

The selected individual will be accountable for the development and implementation of HealthCare Product sales and marketing programs, as well as, additional customer focused, business building opportunities. To do so, the individual must work collaboratively with the following groups: SP Customer Team The Customer Marketing Customer Solutions Logistics As category expert, provides category data analysis and implications (syndicated and proprietary), weekly tracking / reporting, develops and presents findings. Supports CBM with recommendations for assortment, POG, promotions and forecasting. Penetrates and influences customers relative to SP business development opportunity analysis and identification. Leverage customer & category expertise to maximize the success of sales initiatives. Additional responsibilities as a Category Leader include: Significant direct contact with category management group Customer sales opportunity analysis and identification Planogram development and implementation Category item hierarchy maintenance within POS System Fulfillment of customer data and analysis requirements; Establishing and developing relationships with customer analytical personnelQualificationsMust have a Bachelors degree. 2 yrs consumer products experience required along with 2 yrs category management and/or Key Account experience. Must be able to utilize and apply all syndicated data tools. Successful candidate will have strengths in the following skills/traits: Analytical, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Technical, Communications (written & oral), Presentation, Interpersonal, Strategic, and Multi-tasking. Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VSchering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V