The Category Manager, Home & Kitchen

Eataly Net USA•New York, NY

25d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Category Manager, Home & Kitchen is responsible for purchasing the home and personal care products selected and approved together with the Buying Team. Reports to the Head of Home & Kitchen. Works closely with the Product and Operations Teams to ensure buying, merchandising, and sales processes operate efficiently and effectively Oversees the supply chain process, including but not limited to procurement, production, inventory control, logistics, and distribution Monitors inventory by ensuring the product database, internal spreadsheets, and category product spreadsheets are up to date, organized, and accurate Partners with vendors to confirm delivery dates, quantities, and compliance with agreed-to terms Liaises with the Development Team, project managers, and vendors to coordinate timely and efficient product flow as well as reorders from vendors and Eataly locations Monitors sales, forecasts, and purchasing plans Analyzes merchandise performance, monitors vendor sales per store, and proposes adjustments to meet objectives and marketing cadences Negotiates cost savings and sale pricing Manages stock level in the central warehouse Mentors, coaches, and coordinates with the Sales Team on product information and production decisions Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor Degree
2 + years of experience in a similar role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, motivation, and multi-tasking skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospitality setting preferred

Responsibilities

Purchasing the home and personal care products selected and approved together with the Buying Team
Overseeing the supply chain process, including but not limited to procurement, production, inventory control, logistics, and distribution
Monitoring inventory by ensuring the product database, internal spreadsheets, and category product spreadsheets are up to date, organized, and accurate
Partnering with vendors to confirm delivery dates, quantities, and compliance with agreed-to terms
Liaising with the Development Team, project managers, and vendors to coordinate timely and efficient product flow as well as reorders from vendors and Eataly locations
Monitoring sales, forecasts, and purchasing plans
Analyzing merchandise performance, monitors vendor sales per store, and proposes adjustments to meet objectives and marketing cadences
Negotiating cost savings and sale pricing
Managing stock level in the central warehouse
Mentoring, coaching, and coordinating with the Sales Team on product information and production decisions
Performing other duties as required or assigned