Regional Beverage Category Manager - On-Site Portland

Kroger; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Adult Beverage in Portland, OR. The role focuses on achieving category sales, units, and profit growth across divisions, while managing supplier and distributor relationships and executing category strategy.

The position requires collaboration across teams, strong analytics, and willingness to travel as needed to optimize programs and drive results in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Customize category sales plan for divisions and address gaps to budgets/targets.
• Execute category strategy and planning (including customer communications, COGS, and digital).
• Maintain division-specific ESP.
• Manage assortment, pricing strategy, and lead planogramming for divisions.
• Negotiate favorable programs and maintain trade alliances.
• Assist with category review process.
• Serve as SME for divisions, monitor trends and travel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws/regulations as needed.
• Proof ads, review collateral and promo performance by division.
• Communicate category results, trends, and forecasts to divisions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Problem solving

Travel independence

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Regional Category Manager for Adult Beverage in Portland, OR. The role focuses on achieving category sales, units, and profit growth across divisions, while managing supplier and distributor relationships and executing category strategy.

The position requires collaboration across teams, strong analytics, and willingness to travel as needed to optimize programs and drive results in a fast-paced retail environment.