Strategic Category Manager – Growth & Insights

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a highly skilled Manager to join our Merchandising team in Illinois. You will drive category strategy, optimize assortment planning, and ensure product offerings align with customer needs and market trends.

You will support supplier negotiations and joint business planning with insights and cross-functional coordination. The role requires strong analytics, leadership, and collaboration across teams to deliver strategic results and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with category management/analytics.
• Experience collaborating with internal/external partners and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy and optimize assortment planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support growth and profitability.
• Provide analysis, insights, and guidance for negotiations and joint business planning.
• Recommend changes to strategy/roadmap for area of responsibility.
• Oversee processes and potentially manage project teams.

Skills

Category management

Analytics

Vendor collaboration

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a highly skilled Manager to join our Merchandising team in Illinois. You will drive category strategy, optimize assortment planning, and ensure product offerings align with customer needs and market trends.

You will support supplier negotiations and joint business planning with insights and cross-functional coordination. The role requires strong analytics, leadership, and collaboration across teams to deliver strategic results and improve profitability.