HBC Category Manager

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, and Di Bruno Bros.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

The Category Manager is a self-motivated and driven contributor to the HBC procurement team, and an expert on the pricing, visual merchandising, management and sales of categories of products. The Category Manager is responsible to drive the pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions of products to make them visible, accessible and appealing to customers. This position requires a working knowledge of the products within the division, ability to comprehend consumer needs and buying practices, and understand the sales goals and environment related to the merchandise category. The primary responsibilities of the Category Manager are vendor management, pricing and marketing, creation of programs, in-store merchandising, and planning and inventory management.

Essential Functions

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Successfully navigates the organization and collaborates with other departments within the organization
• Provides co-op members with customer focused insights and guidance regarding the product and category
• Creates and develops a short and long-term plan and strategy for development of the category
• Able to give direction and guidance to analyst pool as needed
• Leads category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising
• Manages categories with a focus on customer and fiscal responsibility
• Manages a large portfolio of products and develops appropriate strategies for each
• Develops strong working relationships with buying, marketing and merchandising teams
• Actively works to drive sales and maximize profits for Wakefern Members

Qualifications

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.