Associate Category Manager

Gopuff; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Gopuff is seeking an Associate Category Manager to drive the assortment strategy for the Smoke Shop and Alcohol categories. Collaborating with the merchandising team, this role involves a focus on product selection, pricing, and maintaining inventory.

Candidates should have a strong analytical background and be adept at using market data for strategic decision-making. This position offers a hybrid work model: three in-office days (Tuesday - Thursday) and competitive compensation, including a

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Merchandising.
• Ability to react quickly with urgency.
• Strong ownership and accountability for business.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of Gopuff app and processes.
• Select, price, and position Smoke Shop and Alcohol products.
• Develop category plans and strategies to improve sales.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels across the network.
• Monitor performance and analyze data for strategies.
• Build assortment strategies based on territory requirements.
• Conduct competitive pricing analysis.
• Stay updated on category trends and markets.

Skills

Merchandising knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Associate Category Manager will collaborate with the Merchandising team to drive assortment strategy and distribution for the Smoke Shop and Alcohol categories. We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of the CPG industry that is an opportunistic and product-focused Merchant capable of partnering with cross-functional partners (ie. Supply Chain, Distributors, Suppliers, and Digital Merchandising) to be a part of bringing to life a compelling assortment for our customers. A strong analytical background is imperative to be able to analyze data and pricing to influence strategy. It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Gopuff takes pride in creative problem solving and in-person collaborating to make quick and informed decisions. This role will have a hybrid work schedule, where you will be able to showcase your creativity and build strong relationships with teams in a cross functional manner three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday) in our Philadelphia office.

What We Offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• HSA or FSA eligibility
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• 25% employee discount & FAM Membership
• Flexible PTO
• Group Life Insurance
• EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)

Compensation

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
• Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities

• Establish a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control label assortment
• Responsible for selecting, pricing and positioning of Smoke Shop and Alcoholic products
• Work with Category Managers in developing category plan and strategies to improve product sales
• Work with Suppliers and Distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels on all items across the network
• Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies
• Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales
• Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends
• Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met
• Stay updated on category trends and competitive market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Merchandising, Business, or Economics is a plus)
• 2-4 Years of experience in Merchandising
• Must have a significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and overall Supply Chain
• Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
• Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category management
• Must possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customer
• Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required
• Must be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.