Grocery Category Manager

Rivers Co-op Markets; Saint Paul (MN); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20% employee discount

Excellent paid time off and paidvol un

401(k) matching

Low-cost health insurance options

Résumé du poste

Rivers Co-op Markets in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Grocery Category Manager to plan and execute product selection, pricing and merchandising for grocery categories including bulk, bread and refrigerated items. You will drive promotions, events and signage while partnering with store leadership to meet sales and margin goals.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication and collaboration, with flexibility to work Monday–Friday 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm and occasional remote work up to two

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in natural or conventional food industry including evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, reviewing products, determining price points
• Industry knowledge of natural foods and current trends
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to deliver results aligned with organizational objectives
• Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Customer service orientation with ability to receive feedback
• Decision making based on market research and competitive analysis
• Adaptability to changing circumstances with resiliency to challenges
• Analytical ability with data analysis, forecasting, pricing strategies and performance metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsabilités

• Plan selection, pricing, promotion and merchandising of Grocery products including bulk, bread and refrigerated items.
• Manage price perception and maintain quality/merchandising standards.
• Provide guidance to store leadership and staff; support events, signage, sampling and promotions.
• Analyze data, monitor database accuracy and collaborate with Purchasing Director.

Connaissances

Purchasing

Industry Knowledge

Time Management

Results Driven

Communication

Customer Service

Decision Making

Adaptability and Resiliency

Math Skills

Computer Skills

Description du poste

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary:

The Grocery Category Manager plans the selection, pricing, promotion, and merchandising of Grocery products, including bulk, bread and refrigerated, to meet the co-op's objectives for sales growth and margin contribution, while managing price perception and meeting our standards of excellence for quality and merchandising.

Specific areas of accountability include product selection, pricing, promotions and merchandising, sampling, events, data analysis and database accuracy, signage requests, and providing guidance and resources to store leadership and staff in their area of accountability.

This role requires strategic thinking, an orientation towards results, excellent communication, collaboration, problem solving, intercultural competence, and multi-tasking / prioritization / organization skills, superior attention to detail as well as customer service, adaptability, initiative, self-awareness, resiliency, judgment, and integrity.

Reports to:

Purchasing Director

Location:

622 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm. Flexibility required to meet business needs. May work remotely up to two days per week.

Qualifications:

• Purchasing: Experience in the natural or conventional food industry including evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, reviewing products, determining price points


• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the natural foods industry and current industry trends and products


• Time Management and Organization: Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage time, successfully handle multiple demands, projects, and tasks in a fast-paced environment with superior attention to detail


• Results Driven: Demonstrated experience delivering results to meet organizational objectives


• Communication: Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and communication including verbal and written with internal and external stakeholders


• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional, timely and professional customer service to stakeholders, vendors and staff; ability to receive feedback


• Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions and recommend strategies for improving sales, based on market research and competitor analysis


• Adaptability and Resiliency: Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and demands, along with the resiliency to handle setbacks and learn from experiences


• Math Skills: Demonstrated analytical ability and proficiency in math including data analysis, forecasting, pricing strategies and performance metrics


• Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and computer-based applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in category related to this position


• Multilingual

Benefits:

Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include:

• 20% employee discount


• Excellent paid time off and paid volunteering


• 401(k) matching


• Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance

We offer exceptional perks including:

• Free food "buddies"


• Employee referral bonuses


• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical and Working Requirements:

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with occasional movement within the store, offices, storage, and classrooms. Occasional positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the occasional movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Grocery Category Managers utilize various equipment including but not limited to baler, pallet jack, computers, and printers. This role requires exchanging accurate information in person, over the phone, and through email and other written communication. Grocery Category Managers may be exposed to loud noises. Additionally, Grocery Category Managers must have the ability to travel between locations and to offsite locations and must meet the Mississippi Market's safe driver requirements. This position requires an individual to be at least 18 years old.