Grocery Category Manager
Misfits Market
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Develop, curate and execute category strategies to align with company goals, optimizing product offerings across assigned categories.
- Own the category P&L and negotiate to hit revenue, profit, SKU productivity, quality, and food waste saving goals
- Support vendor relationships, focusing on driving competitive pricing, product quality, and timely delivery. Assist in negotiations and process improvements.
- Conduct research to identify trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences, providing actionable insights to guide category decisions.
- Work with Inventory Planning, Operations, Logistics, Marketing, Product Development, and IT to execute category strategies and ensure alignment across teams.
- Support sustainability initiatives within the category, focusing on reducing food waste and identifying areas for improvement.
- Assist in key projects related to category growth and process improvements, ensuring effective execution with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with product development teams to identify new product opportunities based on customer demands and market trends.
- Report directly to the Sr. Director of Category Management, supporting the execution of strategic goals and key initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional industry experience required
- 5-7 years grocery retail or Grocery sourcing experience preferred
- Ecommerce or organic/natural food experience is a plus
- Buying experience and strong negotiating skills
- Long term strategic and financial planning skills with a solid understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
- Strong working knowledge of the food industry with established relationships
- Adaptable to a startup environment. Willing to learn new programs and systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple teams
- Fast on your feet and quick to make thoughtful decisions
- Proficiency with G-Suit, Excel, Word and Retail Math required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Commuter benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category strategy developmentP&L managementnegotiationfinancial planningretail mathproduct quality assessmenttrend analysisprocess improvementvendor managementproduct development
Soft Skills
communicationadaptabilitydecision makingcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem solvingrelationship buildingteamworkinsight generationnegotiating