Strategic Category Manager: Data-Driven Merchandising

Boise Co-op Market; Meridian (AR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Co-op is seeking a Category Manager to own assigned product categories in Meridian, ID, blending analytics, product strategy, vendor partnerships, and visual merchandising to strengthen sales and profitability. You will analyze performance and guide assortment, placement, and pricing decisions.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of category management experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with planogram software.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in category management or related retail merchandising.
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive merchandising decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Experience with planogram or assortment software.

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 make informed assortment, merchandising, pricing, and product placement recommendations.
• Continuously monitor product performance, inventory levels, and merchandising effectiveness to optimize category results.
• Develop merchandising strategies, including planograms, seasonal displays, and cross-merchandising opportunities that create an engaging customer experience and maximize sales.
• Create visually compelling product presentations that communicate product features, benefits, and strong storytelling while supporting category objectives.
• Discover, evaluate, and introduce new products and emerging brands that align with Boise Co-op's values and customer preferences.
• Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships to support product performance, collaboration, and category growth.
• Ensure accurate brand representation and strategic product placement, with an emphasis on supporting local vendors whenever appropriate.
• Stay current on consumer trends, industry innovations, and competitive activity to guide category decisions.
• Collaborate with merchandising, operations, marketing, and department teams to ensure successful execution of category strategies and initiatives.
• Manage multiple category projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and balancing changing business priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Communication skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Planogram knowledge

Tools

Spaceman

BlueYonder

Job description

Boise Co-op is seeking a Category Manager to own assigned product categories in Meridian, ID, blending analytics, product strategy, vendor partnerships, and visual merchandising to strengthen sales and profitability. You will analyze performance and guide assortment, placement, and pricing decisions.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of category management experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with planogram software.