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C&S Wholesale Grocers · 1 day ago

Category Development Manager

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

C&S Wholesale Grocers is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. As a Category Development Manager, you will develop shelf assortment strategies and provide insights by analyzing market data to drive category sales and profitability.

DeliveryFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Developing, managing, and delivering warehouse-specific category planograms, including mix options, variety, shopper selection, and output quality

Integrating key corporate growth objectives into assortment planning imperatives, clear retail guidance, and in-store activation priorities

Establishing assortment growth goals aligned with the C&S growth plan

Monitoring, tracking, and communicating assortment and execution KPIs against timelines and results

Analyzing data to identify growth and operational opportunities across all product categories

Incorporating key insights to determine industry and consumer trends, product market performance, and space-to-sales allocation

Leveraging shopper insights to make macro-planning decisions regarding category placement, adjacencies, and store flow

Applying shopper insights for micro-planning decisions, including product placement, visibility, and adjacencies

Leading manufacturer relationships focused on category mix, assortment, and best practices, and incorporating key learnings into planning and activation plans

Communicating internally and externally regarding cycle guidance and execution

Developing business cases and recommendations for new products

Collaborating with internal supply chain partners to recommend exit strategies for underperforming products

Partnering with systems, product, and sales management teams to ensure realization of growth objectives

Leading assortment planning SOPs and ensuring process adherence and proper outputs

Maintaining engagement and accuracy of key information and asset management resources

Qualification

Category managementAnalytical skillsStrategic planningProject managementCommunication skillsTeam-buildingCommercial acumenProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsSelf-motivated