Category Manager Fresh Departments

BOISE CONSUMER COOPERATIVE INC•Boise, ID

1d•$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager is responsible for category management for the Fresh departments (Deli, Meat & Seafood, Cheese, and Produce) and supports cross-functional initiatives. This role focuses on analyzing performance, guiding product assortment and placement, and developing insight-driven strategies that support overall sales and profitability. The Category Manager blends data analysis, product strategy, and merchandising to drive category growth and enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills with the ability to execute independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
3+ years of category management or product line management experience (Fresh departments preferred).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel (creating VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, formatting, pivot tables, INDEX & MATCH, CONCATENATE, etc.) required.
High school diploma required, college degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with planogram and assortment tools (e.g., Spaceman, BlueYonder) preferred.

Responsibilities

Category Performance and Strategy Monitor and analyze product performance, sales, and profitability to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Support category reviews, assortment decisions, and product placement strategies that drive financial performance.
Stay informed on industry trends, customer preferences, and emerging products to guide category decisions.
Merchandising and In-Store Execution Apply category management and merchandising principles to develop effective, visually compelling displays.
Highlight product features and benefits while ensuring accurate and strategic product placement.
Integrate seasonal and specialty products in alignment with trends and category goals.
Identify and implement cross-merchandising opportunities to enhance the shopping experience and increase sales.
Collaboration and Vendor Partnerships Partner with operational teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align on category strategies and execution.
Identify and evaluate new products and vendors to expand and diversify offerings.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support product partnerships and category growth.
Perform all other duties as assigned.