Category Manager - Body Care

Natural Grocers•Golden, CO

2d•$80,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager - Body Care, is responsible for developing and maintaining category assortments, planograms, pricing, and promotional strategies that support Natural Grocers’ competitive position and profitability. This role leads supplier negotiations, drives margin performance, stays aligned with trends and seasonality, and supports successful store‑level execution through strong collaboration and oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business preferred
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a buying or category management role, preferably corporate retail in natural foods
Excellent written and communication skills are required
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook are required
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze results
Strong relationship building, negotiations, and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with SAP a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain core assortments and schematics, including new, exclusive, and private label items
Manage product introductions, discontinuations, and store‑specific assortments
Partner with coordinators and stores to ensure accurate and consistent execution, including new store launches
Evaluate new products to ensure alignment with Natural Grocers’ quality standards
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive costs, value‑added programs, and exclusivity opportunities
Maintain strong vendor and broker relationships to support long‑term category growth
Manage promotional, new products, and new store ordering activities
Manage accurate pricing and inventory levels
Ensure returns, recalls, and related credits are properly executed and recovered
Manages promotional execution, documentation, and validation of vendor funding
Implement pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and margin goals
Oversee pricing, freight, and promotional discrepancies to minimize lost sales and margin risk
Serve as a key point of contact for stores, coordinators, suppliers, brokers, and internal partners
Provide guidance and education to support successful in‑store execution of purchasing initiatives
Hire, coach, and manage Purchasing Assistant(s) or other support roles
Oversee daily workflow, accuracy, and prioritization
Conduct performance reviews and manage employee development and corrective actions in accordance with company policy
Employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.