Strategic Category Manager - Merch & Margin Growth

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

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC in the United States is seeking a Category Manager to oversee a defined line of products, including sales, purchasing, pricing, and merchandising.

This role requires developing business plans, managing inventory, pricing strategies, promotions, and vendor partnerships, with travel required.

Bachelor's in Business and 2–5 years of related experience are expected, with a focus on margins and category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business.
• 2–5 years related experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans for the assigned categories.
• Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets.
• Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.
• Develop and maintain category plan-o-grams and directs retail merchandising.
• Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC in the United States is seeking a Category Manager to oversee a defined line of products, including sales, purchasing, pricing, and merchandising.

This role requires developing business plans, managing inventory, pricing strategies, promotions, and vendor partnerships, with travel required.

Bachelor's in Business and 2–5 years of related experience are expected, with a focus on margins and category performance.