Data-Driven Category Merchandiser

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and assortment planning across assigned categories. You will collaborate with category managers, DMMs, stores, and suppliers to optimize cost, supply, and promotional effectiveness while aligning with company policies.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with P&L concepts, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in retail/procurement/merchandising OR high school diploma with 4+ years in those areas.
• Experience with P&L concepts – revenue, gross profit, operating expenses.
• Knowledge of customer centric retailing principles and analytics.
• 2+ years developing merchandising, vendor relations, and marketing programs in retail.
• Advanced Excel skills; basic PowerPoint/Word capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and recommend sales, gross profit, inventory turnover objectives for departments.
• Develop merchandising, display, advertising, distribution, packaging and sales plans.
• Negotiate buying contracts with Category Manager or DMM; review contracts.
• Analyze market, competitor and customer data; advise on price levels.
• Review category performance; set goals and manage performance.
• Collaborate with Store Experience and merchandising planning on planograms and forecasts.
• Understand Walgreens private brands; project sales forecasts and gross profit.

Skills

P&L concepts

Merchandising

Vendor relations

Cross-functional leadership

Customer analytics

Retail experience

Category management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and assortment planning across assigned categories. You will collaborate with category managers, DMMs, stores, and suppliers to optimize cost, supply, and promotional effectiveness while aligning with company policies.

This role requires strong analytical skills, experience with P&L concepts, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and vendor relations.