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Cub · 2 days ago

Produce Category Manager- Hybrid - Stillwater, MN

Stillwater, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Cub is a grocery retailer seeking a Produce Category Manager to drive growth and profitability within assigned categories. The role involves leveraging data analytics and strategic insights to create comprehensive category strategies and optimize sales and market share.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual category business plans based on in-depth analysis of historical performance, market trends, and consumer insights

Achieve or surpass sales and profit targets by implementing effective pricing, promotion, and assortment strategies

Design and manage a promotional calendar aligned with company strategies

Determine optimal product assortment and make decisions regarding new product introductions and discontinuations based on potential category impact

Maintain and analyze weekly, quarterly, and annual scorecards to monitor category performance

Serve as the primary contact for vendors, negotiating deals and providing business updates

Collaborate with the schematic team to ensure that the latest plan-o-grams are consistently maintained across the entire category, including updates for new item cut-ins

Collaborate with manufacturers and trade partners to implement a first-to-market strategy for major initiatives or new products

Work closely with merchandising, store operations, and other departments to ensure cohesive execution of category plans

Regularly visit stores to assess the effectiveness of merchandising programs and gather feedback for continuous improvement

Provide direction and support to office staff, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and initiatives

Stay informed about industry trends, emerging market opportunities, and competitive landscape to continuously refine category strategies

Conduct deep dives into category performance and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for growth and innovation

Coordinate promotional plans (ads and displays) and merchandising messages within the department as assigned by management

Create and present regular reports on category performance, market trends, and strategic initiatives to senior management

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Category ManagementData AnalyticsStrategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisVendor RelationsMarket IntelligenceTechnical SkillsCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Must have retail buying experience and a passion for retail with a desire to make their mark on the business with incredible assortment derived from a strong merchant strategy

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred

Proven experience in category management within food retail, with a strong understanding of operations and merchandising

Experience with advanced data analytics tools, such as Nielsen, is highly desirable

Strong ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights to drive category performance

Expertise in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve category objectives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Proficiency in financial analysis, including the ability to read and interpret profit and loss statements

Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analytics tools

Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available