Meat Category Manager — Data-Driven Growth (Hybrid)

Wakefern Food Corp.; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Wakefern Food Corp. seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across a broad product portfolio, driving sales growth and profitability.

You will partner with buying, marketing, merchandising, and analytics to translate data into actionable plans and optimize assortments, pricing, and promotions. Responsibilities include analyzing national and regional data, leading category initiatives, and guiding analysts to deliver insights that improve overall performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required or current enrollment with 60+ credits.
• Strong analytical capabilities with detail- and data-driven orientation.
• Experience in procurement, product management across meat commodities is preferred.
• 1–3 years of supermarket or related retail experience is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve category objectives.
• Provide member insights and guidance on product performance and strategy.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term category plans.
• Lead category management projects to optimize assortments and promotions.
• Drive sales growth and maximize profitability for the cooperative.
• Analyze customer data to inform growth strategies.
• Identify process improvements and leverage AI-enabled insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Meat commodities knowledge

Inventory management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Ad planning

Meat cutting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Wakefern Food Corp. seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies across a broad product portfolio, driving sales growth and profitability.

You will partner with buying, marketing, merchandising, and analytics to translate data into actionable plans and optimize assortments, pricing, and promotions. Responsibilities include analyzing national and regional data, leading category initiatives, and guiding analysts to deliver insights that improve overall performance.