Category Business Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category/Merchandising professional to collaborate with Category Managers on comprehensive business plans. You will drive vendor promotions, manage pricing, and ensure promotional accuracy across stores, while maintaining strong cross‑functional communication and financial accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in marketing or category management, with proficiency in Excel and Nielsen tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Food Marketing, or related field or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in marketing, category management, store leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Nielsen Category Management tools; purchasing systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category CEO to execute category business plans aligned with company goals.
• Manage promotional offer process and ensure vendor submissions meet P&L expectations.
• Build relationships with vendors for timely contract submissions and financial objectives.
• Oversee seasonal/promotional inventory for corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management with launches and exits for assigned categories.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed by category manager(s).
• Assist cross-functional teams with ad proofing by compiling notes for Marketing, DC Sales, and Ad Groups.
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Vendor relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen Category Management tools

Job description

Position Overview

This role is responsible to partner with assigned Category Managers to execute comprehensive business plans. In this role, you will work closely with vendors to manage promotional offers to ensure overall financial goals are met.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Category CEO (Category Manager) in executing comprehensive category business plans consistent with the Company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories; plans to include tactics in the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offer process and ensuring vendor submissions align with Category Manager expectations and P&L requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate contract submissions to deliver financial objectives.
• Responsible for seasonal/promotional inventory to our corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management through innovation launches and exit strategies for assigned categories.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed by category manager(s).
• Support ad proofing process by preparing and compiling notes to support a cross-functional team (Marketing, DC Sales team, Managed Ad Groups, etc.)
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotional offers (retail, sales, procurement)
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two year’s experience in marketing, category management, store leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial acumen, ability to navigate, interpret, and analyze data
• A working knowledge of category planning practices
• Ability to determine quick solutions
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Business, Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisee under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: Merchandising - Keene

Job Family: Procurement

Job Code: JC2137

Job Type: Full time

Pay Range: $70,304 - $78,530

ReqID: R-268933