Remote Strategic Category & Product Lead

UNFI; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNFI is seeking a Product Business Manager to lead category strategy and manage the product lifecycle across assigned UNFI Brands. The role focuses on new item innovation, data integrity, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with PD/QA, Brand Management, Buyers, Merchandising, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time market execution.

Responsibilities include category reviews, promotions planning, POG placement, and ensuring accurate forecasting while managing MDF spend and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field required.
• 5+ years of category management, merchandising, or sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation and data analysis skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Lead item assortment strategy, including development and lifecycle management of products.
• Drive new item innovation from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee item data integrity and operational readiness.
• Ensure vendor compliance and strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Brand Management and QA to grow and execute plans.
• Lead category workshops, CBP planning and promotional strategies.

Kenntnisse

Category strategy

Product lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

MDF spend management

Vendor management

Data integrity

P&L accountability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

UNFI is seeking a Product Business Manager to lead category strategy and manage the product lifecycle across assigned UNFI Brands. The role focuses on new item innovation, data integrity, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with PD/QA, Brand Management, Buyers, Merchandising, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time market execution.

Responsibilities include category reviews, promotions planning, POG placement, and ensuring accurate forecasting while managing MDF spend and