Category Manager – Meat & Seafood

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

📋 Description

• Develop, curate, and implement category strategies that align with company objectives, enhancing product offerings within assigned categories.

• Take ownership of the category P&L and engage in negotiations to achieve revenue, profit, SKU productivity, quality, and food waste reduction targets.

• Foster vendor relationships, prioritizing competitive pricing, product quality, and timely delivery while assisting in negotiations and process enhancements.

• Conduct research to uncover trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences, delivering actionable insights to inform category decisions.

• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Marketing, Product Development, and IT to execute category strategies and ensure team alignment.

• Advocate for sustainability initiatives within the category, aiming to minimize food waste and identify improvement opportunities.

• Contribute to significant projects related to category growth and process enhancements, ensuring effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Work alongside product development teams to pinpoint new product opportunities driven by customer needs and market trends.

• Report directly to the Sr. Director of Category Management, aiding in the execution of strategic objectives and key initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in the industry is required.

• Preferred 5-7 years of experience in grocery retail or grocery sourcing.

• Experience in eCommerce or organic/natural food is an advantage.

• Proven buying experience with strong negotiation skills.

• Long-term strategic and financial planning capabilities with a solid grasp of P&L statements, general ledgers, and margins.

• Strong knowledge of the food industry with established relationships.

• Ability to adapt to a startup environment and a willingness to learn new programs and systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.

• Quick thinker, able to make informed decisions promptly.

• Proficient in G-Suite, Excel, Word, and Retail Math is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 distributed in weekly installments.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick days.

• Commuter benefits.