Category Manager

Walgreens • Deerfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager shapes the performance of assigned product categories so merchandise remains relevant to shoppers across in-store and digital channels. The role balances sales growth with margin expectations within defined category priorities and provides merchandising direction to help the business respond to changing shopping patterns. This position is based in Walgreens’ Deerfield, Illinois office and is on-site four days a week. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience applying merchandise assortment analysis to product category decisions.
• At least 2 years of experience considering the primary business and financial drivers relevant to the area of responsibility and their impact on decisions and recommendations.
• At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Set seasonal assortment priorities based on sales patterns.
• Select product additions or exits within approved category objectives.
• Adjust item pricing within approved parameters.
• Determine promotional merchandise selections based on expected category results.
• Review item-level sell-through to address underperforming merchandise.
• Engage suppliers on product selection for assigned categories.
• Align product launch timing with relevant partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed