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Category Manager-Foodservice

Lacey, WA · On-site

$81K - $92K/yr

... broad range of Harbor Wholesale departments and supporting software programs to stay ahead of ... Collaborate with Food Service Developers and our marketing team regarding product, promotional, and ...

Harbor Wholesale

Category Manager-Foodservice

Lacey, WA · Hybrid

$81K - $92K/yr

... broad range of Harbor Wholesale departments and supporting software programs to stay ahead of ... Collaborate with Food Service Developers and our marketing team regarding product, promotional, and ...

Harbor Wholesale

Category Manager-Foodservice

Lacey, WA · Hybrid

$81K - $92K/yr

... broad range of Harbor Wholesale departments and supporting software programs to stay ahead of ... Collaborate with Food Service Developers and our marketing team regarding product, promotional, and ...

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Do workers at Harbor Wholesale get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Does Harbor Wholesale pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

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

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Harbor Wholesale affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
86% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Harbor Wholesale?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Harbor Wholesale worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
60% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

Do Harbor Wholesale workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Harbor Wholesale?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do Harbor Wholesale managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

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

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Harbor Wholesale?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Harbor Wholesale feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Harbor Wholesale get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Harbor Wholesale?

Some people feel stressed out here.
43% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Harbor Wholesale enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Harbor Wholesale recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Harbor Wholesale?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Harbor Wholesale?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

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

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Harbor Wholesale is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.
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Category Manager-Foodservice

Harbor Wholesale

Lacey, WA • On-site

$81K - $92K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Harbor Wholesale rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Overview
The Category Manager for Foodservice is focused upon leading the analysis, product selection, and selling of a specified category of products to align with current and future needs while championing the profitability of the category. The position requires a progressive thinker who can develop, guide, and own initiatives from start to finish.
This role requires an acute attention to detail and experience moving through demanding and competitive requirements that encompass outstanding communication and strategic thinking skills. The Category Manager role requires interaction with the vendor community, a broad range of Harbor Wholesale departments and supporting software programs to stay ahead of trends and drive the category to next level of growth effectively.
*This position is hybrid with three(3) days onsite at Harbor's corporate offices in Lacey, WA or onsite at our California offices/Modesto, CA; two days remote.
Compensation: $81,468 - $92,000 Annually DOE + bonus
Benefits Summary: Benefits for Harbor Team Members include PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
  • Formulate category business plan and implement tactics for product assortment, pricing, promotions, advertising, and logistics to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Maintain and build an optimal assortment of items and total SKU count for three (3) distribution centers servicing six (6) states, to achieve category objectives and satisfy the diverse needs of our expansive customer base.
  • Be Harbor's champion in developing and executing outstanding programs to drive profitable growth across our Foodservice portfolio of products. This includes collaborative guidance and focus on our internal QSR solutions which include but are not limited to Mein St., Skipper's, Skratch, Mexigo, and Via Vita Pizza.
  • Build Harbor's profitability by harnessing the power of our Private brands (IMA) by building scale and reach of these products.
  • Develop and foster strong vendor relationships to maximize opportunities, including negotiation of cost of goods, marketing support and rebates.
  • Stay on the pulse of shifting consumer demands and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the industry by visiting our retailers, competition, tradeshows, and through studying industry data and news.
  • Source product within category which will create value and excitement for our customers to in turn lead to profitable growth and competitive advantages for the company.
  • Collaborate with Food Service Developers and our marketing team regarding product, promotional, and customer needs.
  • Be an expert in Food Service that can communicate that expertise in a practical form to the sales team to help impact our customers.
  • Secure an in-depth knowledge of the industry by visiting our retailers, competition, tradeshows, and through studying industry data and news.
  • Establish and maintain accurate pricing, margins, and deal setup in accordance with category objectives.
  • Support buyers with direction on seasonal or promotional changes in demand, information about optimal purchase brackets, and inventory levels as necessary to meet margin, fill rate, and turn goals for each category.
  • Complete trimester projects that are impactful and drive profitable growth for the category and company.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Skilled in judgment and decision making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions with an acute attention to detail.
  • Superior quantitative and analytical skills. The ability and desire to work and lead within a team setting, drive team results and enthusiastically lead change management within the organization.
  • Possesses a high degree of motivation, the ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen and sound interpersonal skills. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Superior negotiation skills, as well as excellent communication skills required. Demonstrates a commitment to utilizing the skills of influence, persuasion, and negotiation to achieve required goals.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems or other similar scope of software/enterprise systems.
  • Strategic understanding and skills contributing to sales and gross profit margin demonstrated by past employment.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or experience in related field.
  • Must have 2-5 years' experience and a network within the wholesale/retail consumer product goods industry.
  • Relevant product management experience in Category Management, advanced merchandising or buying preferably in relevant Confection product wholesale/retail/manufacturing environments will be preferred.

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