Category Merchandiser: Data‑Driven Growth & Strategy

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans and execute vendor programs across assigned desks. You’ll partner with Category Managers to analyze margin targets, competitive data, and seasonal merchandising needs to drive incremental volume and profitability.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, SKU rationalization, and ensuring timely deal submissions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in category planning.
• Ability to present data models and insights to management.
• Willingness to travel to at least two food shows per year.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply analytical insights to support category strategy development using sales, syndicated data, and competitive intelligence.
• Oversee category tactics, milestones, deal submissions, demand planning, new item introductions, and key selling events.
• Coordinate vendor programs, allowances, performance funds, incentives, and forward buys; resolve OOS with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category planning

Financial data analysis

Presentation to management

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Bachelor's Degree - Finance

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans and execute vendor programs across assigned desks. You’ll partner with Category Managers to analyze margin targets, competitive data, and seasonal merchandising needs to drive incremental volume and profitability.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, SKU rationalization, and ensuring timely deal submissions.