Category Manager

Fetch ?; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a skilled Category Manager in Austin, TX. The role involves strategic development to boost service portfolio and driving sales through data-informed decisions. Ideal candidates have experience in category management, strong analytical abilities, and project management skills. This position offers competitive compensation with benefits such as health insurance, 401k, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience, including 1-3 years in category management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools for informed decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to enhance sales and profitability.
• Analyze market trends for product selection and pricing decisions.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Looker

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join Fetch. This role is a key stakeholder responsible for developing and executing strategies that maximize our service portfolio, drive sales growth, and enhance profitability. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize product assortment and ensure we meet customer needs. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset and is adept at leveraging data to inform decisions. You will engage with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure we are positioned effectively in the marketplace. Your ability to analyze data, understand consumer behavior, and translate insights into actionable strategies will be critical. You will help ensure the right products and quantities are available through the ecommerce platform, and you will bring strong data analysis, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

What you\'ll do

• Category Management: Develop and execute category strategies to boost sales and profitability.


• Analyze market trends and consumer insights for product selection and pricing decisions.


• Partner with departments as needed to implement promotional activities and increase product visibility.


• Cultivate vendor relationships and negotiate advantageous contracts.


• Track category performance, modify strategies to achieve business goals.


• Perform competitive analysis to pinpoint growth and differentiation opportunities.


• Build and own pricing models (segmentation, demand/seasonality, elasticity) to recommend optimal prices by product/category.


• Design and measure promotional + seasonal pricing strategies (incl. bundles/cross-sell) with Marketing


• Analyze demand and adjust procurement orders proactively.


• Maintain ideal inventory levels to fulfill procurement and customer demands.


• Coordinate with operational teams in ensuring on-time material delivery.


• Formulate and deploy supply chain strategies aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvement.


• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs and metrics for informed decision-making.


• Deliver weekly insights to stakeholders via performance dashboards

What you\'ll need

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of general work experience which should include at least 1-3 years of category management experience (or related roles).


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools to ensure objective, data-driven decision-making (SQL, Python, R)


• Exceptional management and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.


• Proven experience in project management and executing strategic initiatives.


• Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Preferrably Looker)


• Proven experience as a Category Manager and/or Supply Planner or in a similar role within supply chain management.


• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Knowledge of eCommerce systems and inventory control techniques.

What we\'ll deliver on

• Competitive compensation package


• We\\u2019ve got you covered with health, dental, and vision benefits


• We want to keep time on your side, so we offer a 401k plan for employees


• Just like we value hard work, we also value a great work-life balance with unlimited PTO


• Paid Holidays


• Variety of voluntary benefits, such as short-term disability and life insurance

At Fetch, we are always looking for awesome people to join our growing team. If you think you\u2019re the right fit for this position, apply today. We\u2019d love to hear from you!

Fetch is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst and Project Management

Industries

Transportation, Logistics and Storage