Category Manager - Merchandising Lead (On-Site 4x/Week)

Walgreens Co.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a category merchandiser to shape the performance of assigned product categories across in-store and digital channels in Deerfield, IL. The role requires delivering merchandise relevance while balancing sales growth with margin expectations within defined category priorities.

This on-site position is based in our Deerfield, IL office four days a week. You will provide merchandising direction, set seasonal priorities, select product additions or exits, and engage suppliers to

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience applying merchandise assortment analysis to product category decisions.
• At least 2 years of experience considering the primary business and financial drivers relevant to the area of responsibility and their impact on decisions and recommendations.
• At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Sets seasonal assortment priorities based on sales patterns.
• Selects product additions or exits within approved category objectives.
• Adjusts item pricing within approved parameters.
• Determines promotional merchandise selections based on expected category results.
• Reviews item-level sell-through to address underperforming merchandise.
• Engages suppliers on product selection for assigned categories.
• Aligns product launch timing with relevant partners.

Skills

Merchandise analysis

Data-driven decisions

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a category merchandiser to shape the performance of assigned product categories across in-store and digital channels in Deerfield, IL. The role requires delivering merchandise relevance while balancing sales growth with margin expectations within defined category priorities.

This on-site position is based in our Deerfield, IL office four days a week. You will provide merchandising direction, set seasonal priorities, select product additions or exits, and engage suppliers to