Category Manager, Packaging - Eataly Corporate
About The Position
The Category Manager, Packaging is a results-driven procurement professional responsible for sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and supply chain execution of packaging materials across Eataly North America’s operations in the United States and Canada. The role combines procurement expertise, analytical capabilities, and operational acumen to support retail, restaurant, production, commissary, and ecommerce businesses. The Category Manager develops and executes packaging category strategies, oversees replenishment and demand forecasting, maintains accurate procurement and item data, and manages supplier relationships and sourcing activities. The role also partners with cross-functional teams to implement packaging for product launches and private-label initiatives, while ensuring materials meet food-safety, labeling, environmental, regulatory, quality, and brand requirements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience with inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
- Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing packaging categories within food manufacturing, foodservice, retail, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, or distribution environments.
Responsibilities
- Oversee packaging inventory replenishment, demand forecasting, and supplier lead times to ensure uninterrupted supply across Eataly North America locations.
- Maintain accurate packaging master data, supplier records, item catalogs, specifications, and pricing information in ERP and procurement systems.
- Develop and execute direct and indirect packaging category strategies in the United States and Canada, balancing cost, quality, service, sustainability, and innovation objectives.
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with packaging manufacturers and distributors; conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
- Assist with requests for proposals, contract negotiations, and pricing discussions to achieve cost savings, favorable payment terms, and service-level improvements while mitigating supply risk.
- Partner with Marketing, Culinary, Production, Operations, and Merchandising teams to source and implement packaging for new product launches, private-label initiatives, and customer experience enhancements.
- Ensure packaging materials meet food-safety, labeling, environmental, and regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada and adhere to Eataly quality and brand standards.
- Collaborate with Store Operations, Retail, Restaurants, Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution teams to ensure packaging solutions support business objectives and operational needs.
- Perform other duties assigned to support Procurement and Supply Chain initiatives and overall business objectives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
