Category Merchant, Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market

Amazon • Austin, TX

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports Whole Foods Market’s catering category merchandising workstreams. Supports program execution in partnership with marketing, e-commerce, operations, finance, and technology teams. Reviews category success, assortment, and financial health. Maintains and updates assortment. Monitors the online catering program, providing innovation to drive the evolution of the catering program at Whole Foods Market and Amazon.

Requirements

• 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)
• Experience in online retail
• Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute pre-season strategies that align with our business goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our stores and online channels. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting.
• Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Negotiate for early access to new products, exclusive items, and competitive costs.
• Maintain accurate item level data in partnership with support teams that adhere to regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with E-Commerce, Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
• Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings.
• Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally.
• Share your knowledge and experience by coaching new team members. Be a resource for the wider team on category management best practices.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level