Associate Category Manager

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting the Category Management team in analysis of product assortment, price change analysis, RFP reviews, and managing administration of vendor agreements. In addition to these functions, this key position will oversee and administer the information within the organization’s systems (Market Medium, Adage, Power BI, Attribytes).

• Audit VMA programs to identify gaps in rebate tracking and submit corresponding documentation including repayment or retro billing requests
• Manage net cost worksheet cost/price changes within Market Medium
• Complete monthly audit of zero rate items to ensure purchase allowance rates are assigned
• Communicate with suppliers to respond to questions about rebates, billback and program billing
• Complete analysis in support of IMA & Shamrock RFPs and Right Product Initiatives (RPI)
• Manage assigned vendors and programs
• Monitor weekly dashboards to assess category performance against established metrics
• Support negotiation of programs as assigned by SCM/CM with new non VMA suppliers
• Assist with product assortment reviews and analysis, identifying top-performing SKUs
• Work with Branch Category Managers to gather market pricing intelligence on competitive products
• Develop knowledge base in assigned categories with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

• Four‑year college degree in business or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant food service experience or equivalent in merchandising, category management, and/or marketing.
• Experience with one or more of the following programs:
  Power BI, Market Medium, Adage.
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficiency required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook; prior experience with Microsoft Access would be beneficial.

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation. Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. Associates also enjoy a 401(k) savings plan, profit sharing, paid time off, and opportunities for continued education and wellness programs.

Shamrock Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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