Category Operations Manager
Core
Execute category strategy and assortment management across multiple Distribution Centers to drive profitable sales growth and align local operations with national goals.
Role type
Category Operations Manager
Builds
Product assortment plans, conversion strategies, and market data reports for food service distribution.
Domain
Food service distribution / Retail operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, assortment planning, market data analysis, project management, change management, business acumen, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Food service or food manufacturing industry experience, Microsoft Access proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
Responsibilities
Develop and implement customized category strategy plans for multiple Distribution Centers; Review product assortment to identify slow SKUs and growth opportunities; Gather local market data and competitor intelligence; Facilitate product training and new product introductions; Support account bids and customer on-boarding.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC