Wakefern Food Corp. · 1 day ago
Category Manager - HBC
Jamesburg, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expWakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its cooperative members' retail operations. The Category Manager is responsible for managing product categories, focusing on pricing, merchandising, and vendor relationships to maximize visibility and sales for Wakefern Members.
Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Four year College degree in related filed
Must have at least 2 years of previous purchasing experience in a retail organization and an understanding of surrounding laws and regulations
Able to analyze consumer data and identify trends
Aptitude for detail and figure oriented work and the ability to learn computer systems easily
Experienced in giving presentations with the ability to adapt to differing perspectives
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Clear ability to analyze data to make category decisions
A thorough understanding of retail insights
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Previous experience and knowledge of a retail environment
Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate category strategies and the impact on total store
Proven experience of highly effective supplier management and development
Experience of managing business improvements projects within a Supply Chain & Purchasing environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Access to wellness and family support programs
Fitness reimbursement
Educational and training opportunities through our corporate university
A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Company
Wakefern Food Corp.
Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Grogan
Vice President Treasury Services
Darren Caudill
Chief Sales Officer
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-19
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