Category Manager III- Fresh

Category / Area of Expertise : Merchandising

Job Requisition : 455682

Address : USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

Store Code : Merchandising Produce (2762591)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Home Office based positions :

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

Position Summary :

Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day to day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Manages performance for assigned category including margin and shrink

Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics

Responsible for procurement and replenishment (Fresh) and in stock position at the shelf (Center Store) [Service levels, inventory / days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts)

Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management

Develops and executes customer-focused category plans and drives a selling culture

Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy

Subject matter expert for assigned categories

Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (f.e. final approval for all POG decisions)

Drives product innovation

Vendor negotiation and relationships

Develops and builds strong teams

Qualifications and Experience :

5-8 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree

The Salary Range for this Position is $120,960 - $181,440

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.