The Category Manager, Home & Kitchen

Eataly North America • New York, NY

23d • $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
• Travel to all Eataly North America locations up to 15% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospitality setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Purchasing home and personal care products
• Overseeing the supply chain process
• Monitoring inventory
• Partnering with vendors
• Liaising with the Development Team, project managers, and vendors
• Monitoring sales, forecasts, and purchasing plans
• Analyzing merchandise performance
• Negotiating cost savings and sale pricing
• Managing stock level in the central warehouse
• Mentoring, coaching, and coordinating with the Sales Team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees