Bakery Category Growth & Merchandising Leader

weis; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets seeks an experienced Category Manager to own assortment, sales, margins, and inventory for assigned product categories. You will analyze trends, develop plans, and drive profitability while adhering to safety and corporate policies.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical and project management skills, plus five years in retail buying and a BA/BS. You will collaborate with Operations and other category managers to optimize store performance and grow basket size.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field, plus five (5) years' experience in retail buying or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Retail store experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results.
• Achieve sales and margin targets per planning process.
• Develop assortment plans by product group.
• Manage category advertising incl. assortment, product mix, sales, and gross margins.
• Oversee inventory management of product life cycles, incl. promotional purchases.
• Negotiate favorable terms, trade allowances, advertising allowances, new item approvals with suppliers.
• Develop marketing and promotional programs for items and categories.
• Oversee ancillary income like coop advertising, markdown monies, rebates, scan backs, price reductions.
• Identify and implement private label opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure precise category offerings.
• Work with other Category Managers to optimize merchandising and store performance.
• Develop and implement category and product line strategies.

Skills

Category management

Sales analytics

Merchandising

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/inventory systems

Job description

Weis Markets seeks an experienced Category Manager to own assortment, sales, margins, and inventory for assigned product categories. You will analyze trends, develop plans, and drive profitability while adhering to safety and corporate policies.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical and project management skills, plus five years in retail buying and a BA/BS. You will collaborate with Operations and other category managers to optimize store performance and grow basket size.