Grocery & Bakery Category Leader — Growth & Strategy

gfs; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gordon Food Service culture

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration across sales, sourcing and procurement.

The ideal candidate will use data-driven insights to manage pricing, margins, and product mix while partnering with suppliers to deliver innovative offerings that align with consumer trends and store objectives. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in category management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Marketing, Business, or related fields.
• Four years of previous product, brand, or category management experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Terminal purchasing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range strategies for assigned category to meet volume and profit targets.
• Develop and facilitate an annual category plan.
• Manage pricing, margins, and product mix.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive product innovation and category growth.
• Provide direction on product lifecycle management from introduction to discontinuance.
• Mentor staff and support regional store needs with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Industry trends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Category Manager to drive category growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration across sales, sourcing and procurement.

The ideal candidate will use data-driven insights to manage pricing, margins, and product mix while partnering with suppliers to deliver innovative offerings that align with consumer trends and store objectives. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in category management are preferred.