Category Manager Dairy
Core
Lead strategy and performance for assigned dairy categories, including assortment, pricing, promotions, sales, and margin optimization.
Role type
Category Manager (Dairy)
Builds
High-quality dairy product offerings and optimized category plans for retail customers.
Domain
Grocery Retail / Dairy Commodity Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic thinking, analytical skills, project management, supplier negotiation, financial analysis, inventory management, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Dairy commodity market knowledge, experience with own-brand development, data-driven decision making
Technologies
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), category-management tools
Responsibilities
Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to create actionable category plans; Develop assortment and space plans including SKU rationalization and innovation; Monitor dairy commodity markets and assess impact on costs and pricing; Negotiate product costs, contract terms, and promotional funding with suppliers; Manage inventory and product life cycles for perishable items; Partner with cross-functional teams on forecasting, cold-chain integrity, and food safety; Execute advertising and promotional programs; Supervise merchandising support associates.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities