Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Take full responsibility for category management for partners outside of Amazon.

• Oversee the launch pipeline, category forecasting, and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with Operations to collect and confirm SKU-level details, production feasibility, and fulfillment needs for new product launches.

• Lead the adoption of the NPI workflow, which is currently being piloted on Jira, transitioning from pilot to a standard process.

• Create and sustain forecasts for volume, revenue, and margins at the category level.

• Extend forecasts to a weekly granularity and monitor actual results against projections.

• Assist with product lifecycle management execution, including managing PLM independently when the Senior Category Manager is unavailable.

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment among Channel, Operations, Product Owners, Production, and Fulfillment teams.

• Establish and oversee category KPIs, proactively identifying risks.

• Report on category performance, forecasts, and risks to the Senior Category Manager and broader leadership as the scope evolves.

• Collaborate with the Senior Category Manager on overall category strategy and execution on Amazon.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in category management, ecommerce, or a related commercial field.

• Proven experience managing a product portfolio and/or launch pipeline.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Data-driven and organized, with the ability to identify risks early and manage performance proactively.

• Skilled in using AI tools and LLMs for market and competitive analysis, category reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Preferred: familiarity with Amazon's AI-powered seller tools, including Brand Analytics, Search Query Performance, and Assortment Opportunity Explorer.

• Experience in coordinating activities across Operations, Fulfillment, Finance, Merchandising, Creative, Advertising, Pricing, Product, and Analytics teams.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Knowledge of German, French, Italian, or Spanish is advantageous.

• Current work authorization or H-1B status that is not subject to the specified filing fee may be eligible; new H-1B petitions that incur the fee are not currently supported.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Health programs.

• Wealth programs.

• Wellness programs.

• Long-term equity incentives, subject to eligibility.

• Remote-first operating model and culture.

• Freedom, autonomy, and trust to work from home.

• Flexibility to work during peak productivity hours.

• Collaborative spaces for in-person teamwork when appropriate.

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.