Strategic Category Manager: Analytics & Merchandising

Boise Consumer Cooperative Inc

Meridian (ID)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Boise Co-op is seeking a Category Manager who will own assigned product categories by blending analytics, product strategy, vendor partnerships, and visual merchandising. You will analyze category performance, guide assortment and placement decisions, and develop insight-driven merchandising strategies that support sales, margin, and profitability goals.

Join a team focused on customer experience, local vendor partnerships, and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

Three+ years of category management, buying, or related merchandising experience.
Ability to translate data into actionable merchandising decisions.
Advanced Excel and Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and customer purchasing trends to identify opportunities for category growth and improved financial performance.
Conduct category reviews and use data to optimize assortment, merchandising, pricing, and product placement.
Develop planograms, seasonal displays, and cross-merchandising opportunities to enhance the customer experience and drive sales.
Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships to support product performance and category growth.
Collaborate with merchandising, operations, marketing, and store teams to execute category strategies and initiatives.
Manage multiple category projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.