Junior Category Merchandiser – Analytics & Planning

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser in the United States to coordinate and execute strategic category plans across a smaller desk and assigned categories. You will partner with the Category Manager and Promotional Planning Manager to use margin targets and data to improve sales and profitability for assigned categories.

Responsibilities include SKU rationalization, deal submissions, demand planning, and supporting promotions and events.

Qualifications

• Analyze sales data and syndicated data to support category strategy.
• Plan and execute vendor programs and promotions.
• Rationalize SKUs and manage assortment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and apply insights to support category strategy development, planning, and promotions.
• Oversee category tactics, deal submissions, demand planning, new item introductions, and events.
• Escalate vendor/tactics day-to-day and resolve OOS with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor Trade Fund planning, incentives, forward buys, and income variances.
• Participate in cross-functional planning to support regional growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Category planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business

Bachelor's degree - Finance

Bachelor's degree - Marketing

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking an Assoc Category Merchandiser in the United States to coordinate and execute strategic category plans across a smaller desk and assigned categories. You will partner with the Category Manager and Promotional Planning Manager to use margin targets and data to improve sales and profitability for assigned categories.

Responsibilities include SKU rationalization, deal submissions, demand planning, and supporting promotions and events.