Sofia Chambers
Director of Category Management at Uwajimaya
- Role
- Director of Category Management at Uwajimaya Inc
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sofia Chambers
Optimizer. Negotiator. Relationship Builder.As an experienced Category Manager and Merchant for Giant Food, I have spearheaded the purchasing, development, sourcing, and launch of innovative products within high-volume grocery categories, including Private Label, Owned Brands, Sustainable, Natural & Organic, and National Brands grocery categories and beyond. As a result of successfully executing these strategies and accomplishing my more traditional accountabilities, I have consistently achieved or surpassed my company’s aggressive annual profit plans.Core Focuses: Purchasing & Buying, Assortment Optimization, Merchandising Strategy, Sourcing, New Products, Vendor Relations, Business Planning, Contract Management, Team Mentoring, Negotiations.In my current position, I manage 36 categories for all 160+ Giant Food locations and oversee $360M in annual volume. As a merchant, I have bought almost everything in the grocery category and have driven important initiatives within diverse product lines throughout my progressive career.It has been said that I lead by example and that my outlook remains positive even during times of significant change and uncertainty. • Recognized for my ability to mentor newer merchants.• Highly effective in handling complex vendor negotiations. • A leader with a proven track record in rapid-growth and challenging work environments. Tech-Savvy. Data-Centric. Innovative. Adaptable.Please feel free to connect with me through this profile or by email at s••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Director of Category Management
Aug 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - BS, History and Philosophy
1991 — 1995
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.