Associate Category Merchandiser: Analytics & Execution

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans for a designated desk and categories. You will partner with Category Manager and Promotional Planning to drive insights, optimize margins, and ensure on-trend regional assortment.

Travel is minimal, with a focus on timely execution of promotions and vendor programs. The role requires 1–2 years in retail/wholesale or CPG, and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Marketing.

Qualifications

• Solid analytical and quantitative skills for category planning and margin optimization.
• Ability to present analysis and data models to management concisely.
• Experience with sales data, competitive intelligence, and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply analytical insights to support category strategy development.
• Manage deal submissions, demand planning, and new item introductions.
• Coordinate category tactics, milestones, and promotional events.
• Act as escalation point for vendor tactics and OOS issues.
• Monitor Trade Fund planning, incentives, and forward buys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support regional growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category planning

Financial data

Communication

Time management

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans for a designated desk and categories. You will partner with Category Manager and Promotional Planning to drive insights, optimize margins, and ensure on-trend regional assortment.

Travel is minimal, with a focus on timely execution of promotions and vendor programs. The role requires 1–2 years in retail/wholesale or CPG, and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Marketing.