Senior Category Manager

AutoZone, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company culture

Medical/dental/vision

AutoZone discount

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Mental health support

Career growth

Paid time off

Insurance options

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Category Manager to develop and implement buying, pricing and marketing strategies. You will manage vendor relationships and all category aspects for store placements and profitability from our Memphis area operations.

The role emphasizes market analysis, decision participation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance targets and supply chain solutions within AutoZone's growing product categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Five to seven years experience, preferably in a retail operations environment.
• Prior experience in merchandising, purchasing and manufacturing a plus. Strong financial acumen and communication skills.
• Strong retail foundation, vendor management and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Participates in all team activities and decisions.
• Analyzes market research and to effectively put the right products in the right stores at the right prices.
• Uses information from sales, gross profit and various ad hoc reports to make sure their assigned categories meet established performance targets.
• Adds and deletes products in response to industry changes and customer demands.
• Tests new products and troubleshoots supply chain issues

Skills

Merchandising

Purchasing

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Retail operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AutoZone's Category Manager develops and implements a buying philosophy, a pricing philosophy and a marketing strategy, develops and maintains vendor relationships, and manages all aspects of their categories.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all team activities and decisions .
• Analyzes market research and to effectively put the right products in the right stores at the right prices.
• Uses information from sales, gross profit and various ad hoc reports to make sure their assigned categories meet established performance targets .
• Adds and deletes products in response to industry changes and customer demands.
• Tests new products and troubleshoots supply chain issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required .
• Five to seven years experience, preferably in a retail operations environment .
• Prior experience in merchandising, purchasing and manufacturing a plus. Strong financial acumen and communication skills .
• Strong retail foundation, vendor management and analytical skills

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Info

• Job Identification 135133
• Posting Date 08/31/2026, 04:31 PM
• Apply Before 10/30/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 123 S Front St, Memphis, TN, 38103, US