Strategic Category Manager: Growth, Merchandising & Margin

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to oversee an assigned product line, including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, setting sales and profit targets, managing product mix, pricing programs and promotions.

The role involves category planning, inventory replenishment and vendor coordination, with travel required. Bachelor's degree in Business and 2–5 years experience are typical prerequisites for this position

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret business periodicals and reports.
• Ability to write business reports and correspondence.
• Ability to analyze data and present information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans for assigned categories.
• Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margins.
• Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.
• Develop and maintain pricing programs to achieve gross profit and revenue goals.
• Plan product promotions to achieve department objectives.
• Develop and maintain category plan-o-grams and direct retail merchandising.
• Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.
• Travel required: Yes

Skills

Business analysis

Pricing strategy

Merchandising

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category Manager to oversee an assigned product line, including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, setting sales and profit targets, managing product mix, pricing programs and promotions.

The role involves category planning, inventory replenishment and vendor coordination, with travel required. Bachelor's degree in Business and 2–5 years experience are typical prerequisites for this position