Category Buyer - Dairy/Grocery

GSO • Greensboro, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fresh Market is hiring a Category Buyer for its Dairy/Grocery category at its Store Support Center. The role is responsible for promoting an assigned category portfolio to maximize consumer appeal, increase sales and profitability, and drive sustainable growth. The buyer supports the department in creating, developing, and executing category plans and managing their financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–7+ years of Category Management or related experience.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the grocery business and its systems and processes.
• Experience understanding consumer demand in a fast-paced retail or grocery environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong merchandising, product, and marketing skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel for trade shows and store trips.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills with MS Office applications.
• Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience using Nielsen and/or IRI.
• Experience with MicroStrategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop SKU-level demand plans using sales trends, promotions, vendor agreements, and presentation minimums.
• Collaborate with distributors to improve service levels and negotiate product costs, vendor funds, and non-resale goods costs.
• Manage product procurement, allocation, and in-store inventory targets by category.
• Maintain accurate cost data in the database.
• Work with Retail Category Management and Own Brands on forecasting new items, transitions, and discontinuations.
• Monitor new product sales and build historical data to inform future launches.
• Travel for trade shows and store visits as needed.

Benefits

• Team member discount up to 40%.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available for individuals, spouses, partners, and families.
• 401(k) contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level