Category Manager - Area
Core
Drive category growth, assortment optimization, and strategic merchandising execution across multiple Distribution Centers to align with national objectives and local market needs.
Role type
Category Operations Manager
Builds
Product assortments and category strategies for foodservice distribution and retail markets
Domain
Foodservice distribution / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, assortment optimization, market analysis, data-driven decision making, stakeholder influence, project management, change leadership, business acumen, vendor relationship management, product launch execution
Preferred skills
Foodservice distribution experience, CPG/retail experience, cross-functional initiative leadership, business intelligence tools, sales analytics
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, business intelligence tools, sales analytics tools
Responsibilities
Execute category strategies across Distribution Centers, develop customized category execution plans, analyze SKU performance and category penetration, monitor category performance metrics, partner with Sales and Supply Chain teams, manage assortment updates and inventory evaluations, foster vendor relationships, facilitate product launches and training, support customer business reviews and bids, collaborate with Food Safety teams, advise leadership on strategic recommendations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC