Strategic Category Manager - Merchandising & Growth

Weis Markets, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to drive merchandising strategies, assortment planning, and supplier negotiations in a dynamic grocery environment. This role collaborates with Operations and other Category Managers to optimize store performance and implement private label opportunities.

A strong background in retail buying and category management is essential. The position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data-driven decision making, and developing promotional programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing or related field and 5 years retail buying experience.
• Retail store experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results.
• Achieve sales and margin targets as developed in the planning process.
• Develop assortment plans by product group.
• Manage category advertising including assortment, product mix, sales, and gross margins.
• Oversee the inventory management of product life cycles, including promotional purchases.
• Negotiate favorable terms and trade allowances with suppliers.
• Develop marketing and promotional programs for items and categories.
• Oversee incremental income such as advertising cooperatives, markdown monies, coupon redemption, rebates, scan backs, and temporary price reductions.
• Identify and implement private label opportunities.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure precise category offerings.
• Work with other Category Managers to optimize merchandising strategies and overall store performance.
• Develop and implement category and product line business strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Merchandising

Leadership

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing or related field

Job description

Weis Markets, Inc. is seeking a Category Manager to drive merchandising strategies, assortment planning, and supplier negotiations in a dynamic grocery environment. This role collaborates with Operations and other Category Managers to optimize store performance and implement private label opportunities.

A strong background in retail buying and category management is essential. The position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data-driven decision making, and developing promotional programs to