Category Manager JN

Category Manager Responsibilities

• Strategy & Assortment Development:
  Develop and execute merchandising strategies to curate a premium product assortment, manage seasonal variations, and introduce new products that drive sales growth and margin productivity.
• Vendor & Pricing Management:
  Manage and negotiate with distributor partners and specialty vendors to establish competitive retail pricing, secure favorable cost structures, and optimize promotional funding.
• Operations & Data Analysis:
  Analyze sales, margin, and inventory performance data to forecast demand, coordinate with warehouses to minimize out‑of‑stocks/spoilage, and provide strategic reporting to senior leadership.

• Experience &
  
  Education:
  
  Requires 4+ years of CPG category management, buying, or merchandising experience within grocery, specialty food, or gourmet retail; a Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a food-related field is preferred.
• Key
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong negotiation, analytical, financial planning, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, alongside a deep passion for premium retail and emerging specialty food brands.
• Supply Chain Familiarity:
  Preferred experience working with major distributors (such as UNFI and KeHE) and managing direct‑store‑delivery (DSD) vendors like Rainforest Distribution.

• Competitive Salary
• Room for Growth
• Great Benefits!