Category Manager - OTC

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

Job Summary

Shapes the performance of assigned product categories so merchandise remains relevant to shoppers across in-store and digital channels. Balances sales growth with margin expectations within defined category priorities. Provides merchandising direction that helps the business respond to changing shopping patterns. This role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on‑site four days a week.

Job 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.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic 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%.

Preferred Qualifications

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $100000 - $175000 / Salaried