Director of Category Management, ProteinClifton, New Jersey, United States; La Mirada, California, United States

Director Of Category Management, Protein

The Director Of Protein is responsible for the strategic leadership and Protein assortment of Weee!'s protein categories. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive category strategy, optimizing assortment, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and sustainability. The Director will report directly to the executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Weee!'s protein business.

Responsibilities

• Understand Weee! customer needs and translate insights into a winning protein assortment and merchandising strategy.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy for all protein lines, addressing vendor capacity, quality, pricing(cost), and demand planning requirements.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing category management team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Set ambitious goals for category growth, sales, and margin improvement; own the category's revenue, P&L, and overall business performance.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating optimal pricing and continuously seeking new partnerships to expand and strengthen our protein offerings.
• Lead commodity cost management initiatives, including market monitoring and financial forecasting to anticipate and respond to market changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Food Safety to drive company initiatives and achieve OKRs.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer data to identify gaps and opportunities for innovation and growth of the assortment.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support new product development and seasonal launches, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver innovative offerings.
• Provide regular market condition updates and financial forecasts to executive leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.

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