National Category Lead: Merch & Analytics

Randalls; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Pleasanton, CA. You will partner with the National Category Director to develop and manage merchandising strategy for assigned categories.

You will build category expertise, analyze trends, and work with cross-functional teams on assortments, pricing, and promotions. The role offers growth opportunities and exposure to supplier negotiations and category scorecards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 1+ year of category experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in the grocery industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; decisive and proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage category(s) to meet sales, profit, and market share targets.
• Assist in developing assortment, shelf planograms, pricing and promotions strategies.
• Analyze category trends, competitors, and regional preferences to drive decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Category Director to execute merch planning.
• Support supplier negotiations and vendor meetings as needed.

Skills

Category experience

Grocery industry

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

BI Dashboards

Periscope

Demand Tech

I2E

GOLD

OMNI tool

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Category Manager for Pleasanton, CA. You will partner with the National Category Director to develop and manage merchandising strategy for assigned categories.

You will build category expertise, analyze trends, and work with cross-functional teams on assortments, pricing, and promotions. The role offers growth opportunities and exposure to supplier negotiations and category scorecards.