Category Manager Specialist - Entry Level with Growth

Almo Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentive program

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and personal time off

Employee discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Almo Corporation is seeking a Category Manager Specialist to support our Category Management team in driving product performance, optimizing assortments, and executing category initiatives. This entry-level role is designed for individuals building a career in category management, merchandising, or product strategy.

You will work with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to analyze product data, manage SKUs, support new product launches, and coordinate vendor communications, developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, marketing, supply chain or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, product management, or data analysis (internships included).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product information and SKUs.
• Manage item setup, pricing, cost updates, and product attributes.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Almo Corporation is seeking a Category Manager Specialist to support our Category Management team in driving product performance, optimizing assortments, and executing category initiatives. This entry-level role is designed for individuals building a career in category management, merchandising, or product strategy.

You will work with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to analyze product data, manage SKUs, support new product launches, and coordinate vendor communications, developing