Category Manager - Food

Ben-E.-Keith; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Category Manager to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category and to improve the company’s overall market share.

The role involves leading Purchasing Managers and Assistants, driving data-driven decisions, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, 3 years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 3 years of purchasing or equivalent business experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and vendor presentations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving to perform company business.
• Proficient computer skills including Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally and follow dress code.
• Maximize category sales and gross profit within assigned category.
• Manage day-to-day tasks and training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants.
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor product performance to achieve budgeted goals.
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing.
• Ensure quality and packaging standards are met.
• Educate District Sales Reps on products within assigned category.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Word & PowerPoint

Report writing & presentations

Time management

Ben E. Keith applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This purpose of the Category Manager is to maximize category sales and gross profit within the assigned category, thereby effecting positive results on the company’s overall market share.

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
• Maximize sales within assigned category in order to increase branch profitability and overall gross company profit
• Manage the day-to-day tasks and perform training of Purchasing Managers and Purchasing Assistants to ensure optimal performance of the Purchasing division
• Perform administrative functions and data analysis supporting key sales initiatives, including retailer performance and various ad hoc analysis to streamline and enhance the buying process
• Manage vendor relationships to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor performance of products within assigned category in order to achieve budgeted goals
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of direct reports
• Ensure quality and packaging standards are met and maintained
• Educate District Sales Reps and associated personnel involved in the Purchasing function on products with assigned category

Job Qualifications:

• 3 years of Purchasing or equivalent business experience
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications
• Previous management experience preferred Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.