Category Manager - General Merchandise

Gopuff•Aventura, FL

5d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager for General Merchandising manages P&L, assortment, pricing, and marketing for general merchandise departments across Gopuff’s network. The role calls for an experienced merchant with a track record of owning a CPG category and a product-focused, opportunistic approach. The Category Manager partners with Supply Chain, distributors, suppliers, legal, and Digital Merchandising to develop a compelling customer assortment, using analysis of data and pricing to inform strategy. The position requires problem-solving and analytical skills suited to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and in-person collaboration. It is onsite at Gopuff’s Aventura office, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of merchandising experience.
Significant knowledge of merchandising, financial planning, and supply chain.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate ownership and accountability for the business.
Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to use research, syndicated data, and consumer-specific insights to inform assortment and category-management decisions.
Demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines relevant to Gopuff’s customers.
Strong computer skills, including required proficiency with Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Awareness of Gopuff’s current brand and product mix and initial insight into opportunities.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Merchandising, Business, or Economics.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control-label assortment.
Select, price, and position products across a variety of Convenience or Grocery categories.
Work with Category Managers to develop category plans and strategies that improve product sales.
Work with suppliers and distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels across the network.
Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and analyze data to establish forward-looking strategies.
Use internal and external data to make informed decisions that drive incremental sales.
Build and maintain assortment strategies that account for territory-specific volume, size, distribution, and local trends.
Conduct national and local competitive shopping and pricing analyses to represent key product lines effectively in all markets and meet margin targets.
Stay updated on category trends and the competitive market.