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CATEGORY MANAGER
Summary

As a Category Manager I develop and implement a strategic buying and pricing philosophy, create and evaluate marketing strategy, develop and maintains vendor relationships, and manages all aspects of the product category. I strive to be a subject matter expert in all facets of categories. I am am team focused with a desire to develop myself and others. I am driven to helping teams succeed.

Skills
  • Leadership
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Merchandising
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Project Management
Experience
Category Manager07/2020 to CurrentAutoZone Inc. Memphis, Tennessee
  • Managed $135 Million dollars in annual sales across 6 product categories, with collaboration of multiple cross-functional teams while directing annual $44 million dollars purchases, +46% YTD vs. Last Year.
  • Constructed and presented annual business updates for senior and executive leadership on upcoming sales, inventory and productivity initiatives driving category KPI growth.
  • Collaborated with global sourcing team to develop multi sourcing strategies for competitive costs, improved quality, and supplier diversification across multiple continents; exceeding global sourcing savings plan of $700K
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
  • Coached and developed my Assistant Category Manager through extensive training, consistent feedback, and open and confidential one on one time. So that he may become a well rounded leader within the organization; coaching and developing others along the way.
  • Applied new, fun, and exciting marketing concepts and promotions to grow online, mobile, and in-store, shopping experiences.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries/marketplaces through effective research to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for each product category.
  • Collaborated with supply chain, visual merchandising, vendor teams, and store teams to ensure flawless execution of product launches, supply chain replenishment, product life cycle management.
Assistant Category Manager12/2016 to 07/2020AutoZone Inc. Memphis, Tennessee
  • Assisted my Category Manager in managing $550 Million dollars in annual sales across 4 product categories, with annual gross purchases of $275 million dollars of annual purchases
  • Constructed and presented annual business updates for senior and executive leadership on upcoming sales, inventory and productivity initiatives driving category KPI growth.
  • Presented over 10 product category updates and annual assortment files, across 9 product categories collaborating with vendors to ensure first to market coverage under the leadership of multiple Category Managers.
  • Analyzed KPI's and assisted with developing strategies around, pricing optimization, inventory productivity, and retail growth.
  • Conducted market visits and commercial team collaboration summit to understand product category specific business landscape and trends, face to face customer experiences, and in store experience.
  • Took lead on coordination of transitioning a new DI-Domestic vendor, including, completion of all necessary onboarding requirement, with Cost savings of $850K.
  • Served as a mentor college internship program for 3 interns. Being a guide to help bridge the gap between college and their post college careers.
  • Served as department lead for annual end of the year recognition event, organizing location, awards. Also, Collaborating with senior level leadership, and product category directors, to ensure a fun, and exciting event to celebrate all cross functional teams and their success.
President11/2015 to 01/2017Lambda Chi Alpha FraternityMemphis, Tennessee
  • President of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, (Two Terms)
  • Lead a fraternity of over 70 members to enforce the laws and traditions of the International fraternity.
  • Coordinated with other officers to create successful events for all members
  • Handled chapter funds and worked with the chapter's financial officer to create a budget.
  • Worked with other fraternity and sororities to plan and execute social and civic engagement events.
Official Mascot08/2013 to 12/2016The University of MemphisMemphis, Tennessee
  • Lead the entire University Spirit Squad to promote an over experience of game-time excitement and spirit; during home and away games.
  • Traveled to all basketball and football games across the country, and collaborated with numerous other collegiate and professional mascots.
  • Made special appearances at local schools, Memphis Zoo, Weddings, sporting events and numerous other locations to bring excitement and energy to fans.
Education and Training
BBA: Business Administration12/2016The University Of MemphisMemphis, TN
Accomplishments
  • 2020 AutoZone Merchandising Outstanding Achievement award: This award is for outstanding achievement during the FY20 fiscal year. This award is given to the individual(s) that demonstrate exceptional cross functional collaboration, flawless execution, and helping teams succeed within merchandising and other company cross functional teams.
  • 2018 Dale Carnegie Highest Award for Achievement: An honor given to the student who best demonstrates the skills and behaviors taught during the course. January 2019
  • 2018 Dale Carnegie Human Relation Champion award: An honor given to the student who best demonstrates exceptional human relations skills and abilities.
  • 2018 Dale Carnegie Highest Award for Achievement: An honor given to the student who best performs or demonstrates a task, objective, or situation to bring excitement and class engagement.
  • 2015 Mr. University of Memphis: The title of Mr. and Ms. University of Memphis, is the highest possible honor that can be awarded to a current student leader attending the University of Memphis. This award is to honor students that embody the principles of the University of Memphis demonstrating outstanding leadership; both on and off campus. The student selected, has left a lasting impact on the Institution's students, campus organizations, and community partners. This student is selected by peers, faculty, and staff to be an ambassador for the University of Memphis outlining challenges, opportunities, and engagement to promote an overall healthy campus community.
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/cswooten/
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • AutoZone Inc.
  • Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
  • The University of Memphis

School Attended

  • The University Of Memphis

Job Titles Held:

  • Category Manager
  • Assistant Category Manager
  • President
  • Official Mascot

Degrees

  • BBA : Business Administration 12/2016

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