Category Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers is seeking a Category Manager to lead all aspects of an assigned product category, including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising. The role involves developing strategic category plans, managing promotions, pricing programs and inventory, and coordinating with vendors and store teams to optimize margin and growth.

You will analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate with customers, vendors, and management to drive category performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, and C&S management.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans for the assigned category.
• Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets.
• Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.
• Develop and maintain pricing programs to achieve gross profit and revenue goals.
• Plan product promotions and maintain category planograms and merchandising.
• Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.
• Oversee asset and inventory management, pricing integrity, and vendor partnerships.

Skills

Business reading

Report writing

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Job description

Position Overview

As a Category Manager, you will manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising.

Job Description Description Develop strategic business plans for the assorted categories as assigned. Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets. Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality. Develop and maintains retail and wholesale pricing programs which achieve specific gross profit and revenue goals. Plan product promotions to achieve department objectives Develop and maintain category plan-o-ograms and directs retail merchandising. Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying. Manage company and customer assets, store space, inventory, customer profit, and company profit. Responsible for inventory management, ad coordination, price/data integrity, retail pricing and merchandising, vendor partnerships, market analyses, and gross margin control.

Travel Required: Yes

Environment: Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, and C&S management.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical abilities:
• Other:
• Years Of Experience 2-5:
• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs. Piggly Wiggly ® 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.

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 franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.