Category Merchandising Analyst – Growth & Programs

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; North Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Associate Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans across a defined desk. You will partner with the Category Manager and Promotional Planning Manager to analyze margin targets and sales data to adjust strategies, optimizing profitability and assortment to meet regional needs.

You will drive the execution of deals, promotions, and selling events, while ensuring timely input and maintenance of program data.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with comfort in complex financial data.
• Experience in category planning and driving business results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support annual category strategy development using sales data and syndicated data to identify opportunities.
• Oversee deals, vendor programs, and promotions ensuring timely execution across regions.
• Lead cross-functional planning with Commercial and Promotional Planning teams to support growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category planning

Financial data

Data presentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business/Finance/Marketing

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Associate Category Merchandiser to coordinate strategic category plans across a defined desk. You will partner with the Category Manager and Promotional Planning Manager to analyze margin targets and sales data to adjust strategies, optimizing profitability and assortment to meet regional needs.

You will drive the execution of deals, promotions, and selling events, while ensuring timely input and maintenance of program data.