Head of Category Management

MOO; East Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days’ PTO plus Federal holidays

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

100% health, dental, and vision care premiums

Life and long-term disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading print and digital solutions company is seeking a Head of Category Management in East Providence, RI. This role involves defining category strategies and leading a team to drive growth in physical products. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in category management, strong commercial acumen, and excels in a fast-paced environment. The position also offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in category management or merchandising in consumer goods.
• Proven ability to drive product and portfolio growth.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the category strategy for physical products.
• Lead a team of Category Managers to meet objectives.
• Maintain and evolve a product roadmap over 18–24 months.
• Monitor product performance and recommend end-of-life plans.
• Introduce best-in-class tools and AI technologies for decision making.

Skills

Category management experience

Commercial and strategic thinking

Team leadership and coaching

Data-driven decision making

New product introduction experience

Clear communication and collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Tools

AI-assisted forecasting tools

Job description

Overview

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MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes – from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair.

Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA Denver, CO, and East Providence, RI

We’re making new and exciting things – and we could really do with your help.

As our Head of Category Management, you’ll define and deliver the category strategy for MOO’s physical product portfolio. You’ll combine commercial insight, market intelligence, and customer focus to drive growth in both our core and emerging product categories. You’ll lead a team of Category Managers, work in close collaboration with Product Design, Marketing, Pricing, and Operations, and play a key role in shaping our roadmap, improving performance, and launching new, customer-loved products. This role is ideal for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves while also setting the direction for the long term.

*Please note that this is a hybrid role for our East Providence location*

Responsibilities

• Own the category strategies for MOO’s physical products, including Business Cards, Stationery, Promotional Print, Drinkware, and future categories
• Lead and develop a team of Category Managers, ensuring clear goals, strong performance, and a collaborative, customer-first approach
• Maintain and evolve an 18–24 month product roadmap, working closely with Product Design, Marketing, and Operations
• Lead new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI) efforts, from initial insight through to market launch
• Monitor product performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend end-of-life plans for underperforming SKUs
• Track market, customer, and competitor trends to inform roadmap and prioritization
• Introduce and leverage best-in-class tools and AI technologies to enhance forecasting, category planning, and decision making
• Partner with cross-functional teams across MOO to ensure successful product launches and smooth handovers to Marketing, Operations, and Pricing
• Support revenue and margin forecasting, pricing strategies, and inventory planning

Qualifications

• Has deep experience in category management, product strategy, or merchandising, ideally with physical products or in a consumer goods environment
• Thinks commercially and strategically, with a strong understanding of how to drive product and portfolio growth
• Has led teams and enjoys coaching and developing others
• Is data-driven and comfortable working with insights, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Has a strong track record of bringing new products to market, ideally in a structured NPD/NPI environment
• Communicates clearly, collaborates easily, and can align multiple stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

• Experience with tools that support product planning, AI-assisted forecasting, or market analysis
• A global mindset with experience working across geographies or with international teams

What’s it like to work at MOO?

MOO’s the kind of workplace where you can really be yourself. Dye your hair purple. Hit the sofa with your laptop. Whatever helps you feel comfortable and happy at work. We want to help you grow in your career and set you up for success – while also recognising the importance of a healthy work/life balance.

That’s why we offer 22 days’ PTO plus Federal holidays, a 401(k) match, paid parental leave and we’ll cover 100% of your health, dental and vision care premiums. We’ll also cover you with life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and we offer a wellness program too.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to create a representative, inclusive and super-friendly team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace. And that creates a better experience for our customers. MOO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected class. As a design and technology company we have a desire and a responsibility to build a business that represents the world around us. We strive to create a values-driven, purposeful and highly empowered organisation that we are all proud to work for. We are committed to continuous investment in building an open and inclusive environment, welcoming a diverse audience of candidates who see themselves working and thriving at MOO. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to complete this optional survey to help us evaluate our inclusion and diversity efforts. Completing this form is entirely voluntary and if you decide not to it won’t in any way affect your job application. We keep the information separate from your application and it is kept secure and confidential, it is only used to better our inclusion and diversity efforts. By submitting this information, you consent to MOO's processing of it for these purposes.