Category Manager Fresh Departments (In Office)
BOISE CONSUMER COOPERATIVE INC•Boise, ID
•$65,500 - $73,500•Onsite
About The Position
The Category Manager is responsible for category management for the Fresh departments (Deli, Meat & Seafood, Cheese, and Produce) and supports cross-functional initiatives. This role focuses on analyzing performance, guiding product assortment and placement, and developing insight-driven strategies that support overall sales and profitability. The Category Manager blends data analysis, product strategy, and merchandising to drive category growth and enhance the customer experience.
Requirements
- Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills with the ability to execute independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- 3+ years of category management or product line management experience (Fresh departments preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel (creating VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, formatting, pivot tables, INDEX & MATCH, CONCATENATE, etc.) required.
- High school diploma required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with planogram and assortment tools (e.g., Spaceman, BlueYonder) preferred.
- college degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze product performance, sales, and profitability to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Support category reviews, assortment decisions, and product placement strategies that drive financial performance.
- Stay informed on industry trends, customer preferences, and emerging products to guide category decisions.
- Apply category management and merchandising principles to develop effective, visually compelling displays.
- Highlight product features and benefits while ensuring accurate and strategic product placement.
- Integrate seasonal and specialty products in alignment with trends and category goals.
- Identify and implement cross-merchandising opportunities to enhance the shopping experience and increase sales.
- Partner with operational teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align on category strategies and execution.
- Identify and evaluate new products and vendors to expand and diversify offerings.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support product partnerships and category growth.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
