Frozen Category Manager — Data-Driven Pricing

Wakefern Food Corp.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking a Category Manager for Frozen procurement, responsible for pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions to maximize visibility and sales. The role requires understanding consumer needs and the division's product knowledge to drive category strategies and vendor management.

The candidate will develop plans, manage a large product portfolio, and collaborate with buying, marketing and merchandising teams to improve profitability and in-store performance.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree; business preferred.
• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in retail.
• Strong data analysis and consumer insights.
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments to navigate the organization.
• Provides co-op members with insights and guidance regarding product and category.
• Develops short and long term category development plans and strategies.
• Leads category management projects to optimize ranges and merchandising.
• Manages suppliers and drives sales and profits for Wakefern Members.
• Builds strong relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams.
• Utilizes AI and digital tools to analyze data and support category initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Vendor management

Category strategy

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Retail knowledge

Education

Four-year college degree (Business preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking a Category Manager for Frozen procurement, responsible for pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions to maximize visibility and sales. The role requires understanding consumer needs and the division's product knowledge to drive category strategies and vendor management.

The candidate will develop plans, manage a large product portfolio, and collaborate with buying, marketing and merchandising teams to improve profitability and in-store performance.