Category Manager

Healthy Living•South Burlington, VT

3d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Healthy Living is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Category Manager to join our Purchasing Team! This role is ideal for someone who brings a balance of strategic thinking, analytical skill, and a genuine interest in high-quality food and products. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of assigned categories, including product selection, vendor partnerships, pricing, promotions, and ongoing analysis. You will play a key role in maintaining an assortment that meets guest expectations while supporting financial goals and remaining aligned with Healthy Living’s mission and ingredient standards. At Healthy Living, how we work matters as much as what we accomplish. This role requires collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you enjoy owning your work, working cross-functionally, and contributing to a value-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in retail category management, buying, or merchandising
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with retail math and performance metrics
Experience with retail systems, POS, and inventory management tools
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills
Demonstrated alignment with Healthy Living’s Eight Essential Behaviors

Nice To Haves

Experience in natural or organic grocery retail
Experience with trade management systems
Knowledge of planogram development and space management principles
Familiary with Power BI, SPINS and other analytics tools

Responsibilities

Curate and manage product assortments that support customer needs, sales performance, and margin objectives
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and products aligned with Healthy Living’s quality and ingredient standards
Oversee new product setup, slotting, shelf placement, and discontinuations
Review and respond to customer product requests in a timely and thoughtful manner
Conduct regular category reviews using business intelligence tools
Analyze sales, margin, and space-to-sales data to identify opportunities for improvement
Lead category resets, including planogram coordination and execution support
Maintain category margins through strategic pricing and cost management
Plan and execute promotions, including Temporary Price Reductions
Manage trade programs to maximize available funding
Build and maintain accurate Trade Master files and ensure pricing accuracy across systems
Create, execute and report on bi-weekly and monthly promotional planning (MAP, SIP, TRACE)
Develop and maintain productive vendor relationships
Partner closely with Buyers, Operations, Trade Management, and Marketing teams
Communicate promotional plans and category updates clearly and consistently
Collect product images, brand information, and promotional assets from vendors
Review marketing materials to ensure accuracy in pricing and product details