Data-Driven Associate Category Merchandiser

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC seeks an Associate Category Merchandiser in North Hatfield, MA. You will coordinate category plans, work with Category and Promotional Planning Managers, and use sales data to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/marketing. Travel is minimal and collaboration across regions is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in retail/supermarket, wholesale, or CPG.
• Bachelor's degree required in business/finance/marketing.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute category plans across assigned categories and desk.
• Manage deal submissions, promotions, and TPRs to drive incremental sales and margin.
• Perform SKU rationalization and work with suppliers on assortment and costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Category planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Bachelor's Degree - Finance

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Tools

Excel

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC seeks an Associate Category Merchandiser in North Hatfield, MA. You will coordinate category plans, work with Category and Promotional Planning Managers, and use sales data to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/marketing. Travel is minimal and collaboration across regions is expected.