Data-Driven Category Strategist

Boise Consumer Cooperative Inc; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Co-op is seeking a Category Manager to own assigned product categories, blending analytics, product strategy, vendor partnerships, and visual merchandising.

You will analyze category performance, guide assortment and placement decisions, collaborate across departments, and develop insight-driven merchandising strategies that strengthen Boise Co-op's competitive position while supporting sales, margin, and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in category management, buying, or merchandising strategy.
• Experience using data to drive assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and customer purchasing trends to identify opportunities for category growth.
• Conduct category reviews and use data to recommend assortment, merchandising, pricing, and product placement.
• Develop merchandising strategies including planograms and seasonal displays to maximize sales.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel advanced

Data-driven decision making

Vendor relationship management

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Spaceman

BlueYonder

ERP systems

Job description

Boise Co-op is seeking a Category Manager to own assigned product categories, blending analytics, product strategy, vendor partnerships, and visual merchandising.

You will analyze category performance, guide assortment and placement decisions, collaborate across departments, and develop insight-driven merchandising strategies that strengthen Boise Co-op's competitive position while supporting sales, margin, and profitability goals.