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25 Unfi Category Manager Jobs Hiring Near You

The Dairy Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that ... About UNFI: We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of ...

The Prepackaged Meat Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category ... About UNFI: We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of ...

Close category sales gaps and complete documentation accurately and on time. * Identify sales ... Maintain strong relationships with customers and UNFI stakeholders through in-person, phone, and ...

Close category sales gaps and complete documentation accurately and on time. * Identify sales ... Maintain strong relationships with customers and UNFI stakeholders through in-person, phone, and ...

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Do workers at UNFI get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Does UNFI pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At UNFI, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
43% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from UNFI affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at UNFI?

Most people get paid time off work.
91% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at UNFI worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do UNFI workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
46% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for UNFI workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
54% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at UNFI?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
76% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do UNFI managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
82% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at UNFI spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at UNFI?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a UNFI job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at UNFI good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
58% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at UNFI feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at UNFI get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at UNFI?

Some people feel stressed here.
66% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at UNFI enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at UNFI recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at UNFI?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at UNFI?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think UNFI’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how UNFI is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Category Manager job openings at Unfi in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Dairy Category Manager - Hybrid

UNFI

Stillwater, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


UNFI rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 49 rated food wholesalers


Job description

*This position is hybrid with 3 days in office in Stillwater, MN
Job Overview:
The Dairy Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and market share while aligning with overall division and corporate merchandising goals.
Job Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
  • Develops annual category business plans, including sales and gross profit projections, based on historical performance, market trends, and competitive analysis.
  • Creates and maintains pricing strategies, promotional calendars, and product assortments by category and zone to optimize sales, profit, and customer experience.
  • Manages vendor relationships, including negotiations, new item authorizations, line discontinuations, and allocation of vendor funding to maximize profitability.
  • Designs schematics and recommends adjacencies to strengthen category roles and departmental performance.
  • Plans and coordinates ads, displays, and merchandising programs across stores, ensuring alignment with departmental and divisional strategies.
  • Conducts post-promotional and ongoing performance analysis at item, category, and department levels, maintaining scorecards to track results against goals.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with procurement, merchandising, store operations, and corporate teams to implement initiatives and ensure inventory and service level targets are met.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for vendors within assigned categories, attending planning meetings and ensuring effective communication of plans.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Regularly visits stores to assess program execution and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Supports and implements corporate initiatives within assigned categories.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
Education/ Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant work experience in food retail considered

Experience:
  • Previous store operations experience or similar role with strong exposure to operations and merchandising approaches
  • Familiarity with Category Business Planning
  • Experience with procurement, logistics, and inventory management

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
  • Strong understanding of merchandising methodologies, store operations, and financial management (including P&L interpretation).
  • Financial, mathematical, statistical, marketing, merchandising, and consumer research knowledge to analyze internal/external drivers of results
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to take initiative and make sound, timely decisions
  • Strategic planning, organization, and project management skills
  • Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain effective business relationships
  • Relationship management and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet research tools

Work Environment:
  • Hybrid Role: This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office three (3) days per week. The
    acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid
    associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.
  • Travel (minor): This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:
Office Roles:
  • Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
  • Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
  • Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI
Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO plan, Hybrid, Health benefits - first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities.
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .

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