Hy-Vee, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Category Manager, Frozen
Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHy-Vee, Inc. is a grocery store chain that values its people and is committed to customer satisfaction. The Category Manager, Frozen is responsible for procuring and merchandising frozen products for Hy-Vee stores, managing categories from procurement to distribution, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers.
Organic Food
Responsibilities
Maintains average annual fill rate as agreed upon with department management
Communicates all ad out-of-stocks, as well as out-of-stocks on fast moving items to stores
Evaluates and makes recommendations for ad offerings and purchasing of ad products to arrive on a just-in-time forecast basis
Assists with writing ads and presents offers to ad committee
Collaborates with suppliers to procure new merchandise and create marketing plans for new/existing items
Responsible for evaluating and implementing inventory reduction strategy as determined by management. Identify new opportunities for private label and develop a merchandising plan for promotion of private label
Maintains open communication with suppliers, brokers
Identifies and implements backhaul or customer pick-up opportunities
Maintains an appropriate number of category reviews to determine best product mix and creates plan-o-gram recommendations for the stores
Maintains a ratio of new/discontinued items less than or equal to the number agreed up with department management through SKU rationalization
Locates suppliers for items that stores request
Reports to work when scheduled and on time
Procures seasonal items from suppliers for the bi-annual GM shows
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
3-5 years previous related work experience
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs
Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Preferred
4-year degree preferred
Company
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Hy-Vee, Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Program
2025-06-13Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Gosch
Chairman of the Board/CEO
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Donna Tweeten
President
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