Senior Category Manager-Convivence Store
About The Position
The Senior Category Manager is responsible for driving sales through center store profitability and structuring programs to support a new customer loyalty campaign. The role oversees the product lifecycle from selection and procurement through pricing, promotion, and inventory management. Using market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive analysis, the manager develops strategies to maximize sales and optimize product assortment. The position collaborates with marketing, operations, supply chain, merchandising, finance, space planning, and inventory planning teams to support business objectives. The role is onsite in Wichita, Kansas, and may require relocation within 30 miles of Wichita.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in convenience or grocery category management.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
- Proficiency in creating reports with Tableau or Power BI.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency with analytical tools and software for market research and performance analysis.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented, strategic, and able to think critically and creatively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, independent environment and adapt to changing business needs.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Willingness to relocate if needed within 30 miles of Wichita, Kansas.
- Willingness to work onsite in Wichita, Kansas.
Responsibilities
- Develop category strategies aligned with business objectives, market trends, customer preferences, and the competitive landscape.
- Plan a balanced assortment of products to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure favorable pricing, discounts, and promotional support.
- Manage products through their lifecycle, including selection, introduction, end-of-life, inventory levels, and clearance of obsolete items.
- Implement pricing strategies and promotions to drive sales and profitability while remaining competitive.
- Monitor sales, margin, inventory turnover, market share, and other category performance metrics, and take corrective action as needed.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive threats, and use findings to guide decisions.
- Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, operations, and finance to align loyalty program strategies with assigned objectives.
- Work with space planning teams to optimize product placement and visual merchandising in stores.
- Work with inventory planning teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and minimize stockouts and overstock.
- Ensure compliance with vendor agreements, contracts, and legal requirements, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance up to a certain amount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
