Category Manager, Grocery Foods
Location: Boca Raton, FL | Corporate Office | Retail
Grocery Retail experience required
We are seeking a Category Manager to lead a large Centre Store Grocery Foods portfolio focused on longer shelf life perishables, including pastas, sauces, canned goods, condiments, cereals, rice, and nuts. This role owns category strategy, assortment decisions, vendor partnerships, and full P&L performance.
Key Responsibilities:
โข Develop and execute category strategy and financial plans with full P&L ownership
โข Manage assortment to meet sales, margin, and inventory targets
โข Monitor performance and adjust plans to achieve budgeted objectives
โข Lead vendor negotiations and manage trade terms
โข Oversee promotional planning and item setup accuracy
โข Partner with Pricing, Replenishment, and Operations to optimize results
โข Manage and support a Category Assistant
Qualifications:
โข Extensive hands-on experience in Center Store Grocery Foods required
โข Must have strong Grocery Retail experience
โข Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience
โข 5+ years of retail, purchasing, or category management experience
โข Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills
โข Ability to travel up to 30%
โข Must be a U.S. citizen