VP - Meat/Seafood

Brookshire Grocery Co.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee discounts

Scholarships and educational support

Outdoor recreation area access

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a Senior Meat & Seafood Category Leader to drive the strategic direction across banners. You will lead category management partners, build strong vendor relationships, and ensure delivery of sales and gross profit targets through effective pricing, promotions, and assortment planning.

You will translate market trends into actionable plans, partner with operations and logistics, monitor performance, and guide teams to improve product flow,

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners.
• Planning, assigning and directing work; supervising category staff.

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we're not just about business-we're about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners-Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's-operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you'll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of something bigger. We're here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary:

Provides strategic leadership for the Meat and Seafood categories across all Company banners and leads the professional development of Category Management partners, ensuring delivery of planned results for sales, gross profit, and shrink. Builds and maintains effective vendor relationships to negotiate, procure, and coordinate the efficient distribution of quality meat and seafood products to each Company banner. Directs category strategies and tactics for competitive pricing, promotions, store layouts, and assortment, ensuring they align with Company initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining partners; scheduling, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works in conjunction with senior leadership to determine pay and the department budget. Supervises category managers, inventory control analysts, zone specialists, and administrative support staff. Oversees the development of merchandising strategies for meat and seafood departments tailored to each banner portfolio. Implements a consistent approach with compelling seasonal adaptations to provide variety. Works closely with category personnel to gain a thorough understanding of financial goals and translate objectives into strategic plans and programs. Reviews category and financial results to ensure sales growth targets are being met or exceeded. Sets goals for sales, margin, and shrink that will allow meat and seafood departments to achieve desired earnings. Ensures proper execution of these goals by inventory control analysts. Develops the Meat and Seafood Category Management budget and presents it to senior leadership for approval. Monitors changes in category performance, store operating results, consumer behavior and the competitive environment; determines appropriate action to take. Builds and maintains collaborative senior-level relationships with strategic supplier networks, including packers, processors, and seafood suppliers. Monitors commodity markets for beef, pork, poultry, and seafood; anticipates cost and supply trends to inform buying, pricing, and promotional decisions. Directs the development and execution of meat and seafood strategies with the goal of driving SKU productivity, channel segmentation, margins, pricing, sell-through, and supply availability planning. Aims to increase in-store performance with a significant focus on product and department flow. Ensures the quality integrity of inbound and outbound fresh meat and seafood products. Establishes inbound product accountability by implementing and maintaining thorough inspections. Ensures field-level product inspections meet quality control and food safety standards; monitors adherence to all governmental labeling requirements. Guides seafood sourcing strategy, including supplier standards, product traceability, and responsible sourcing practices. Works closely with retail operations to enhance procurement programs and ensure local market relevance. Communicates regularly with zone specialists to provide updates on market conditions, product quality, product availability, and new items. Facilitates growth of meat and seafood departments by supporting vendor business reviews, joint business planning, and customer insights. Partners with logistics to develop supply chain standard operating procedures for the transportation, delivery, and receipt of meat and seafood products, and c