Corporate Director – Category Management, Private Label

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic growth, development, and profitability of the company's private label portfolio across essential product categories.

• Formulate category strategies, pinpoint product opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across various departments.

• Manage the complete product lifecycle—from market research and product conception to sourcing, pricing, launching, and ongoing management.

• Ensure alignment with customer demands, the company's financial goals, and long-term merchandising strategies.

• Collaborate closely with Sourcing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

• Create and implement comprehensive private label category strategies that align with merchandising and growth objectives.

• Identify market opportunities through competitive analysis, customer insights, and industry trends.

• Construct and maintain a multi-year product roadmap for designated categories.

• Assess product assortments, identify gaps, and enhance SKU rationalization.

• Manage product lifecycle activities including refreshes, discontinuations, and line extensions.

• Engage in supplier negotiations covering cost, quality, lead times, payment terms, and capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, Merchandising, or Private Label Management.

• Proven experience managing private label or proprietary product portfolios.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing, supplier management, and product lifecycle management.

• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in utilizing sales, margin, and inventory data to inform decisions.

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications.

• Must be able to pass a background check after offer acceptance.

• Preferred: Experience in commercial foodservice equipment, restaurant supplies, hospitality, janitorial/sanitation, or distribution sectors.

• Preferred: Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturers and managing import programs.

• Preferred: Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and foodservice supplies.

• Preferred: Experience with ERP, PIM, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

• Preferred: MBA or an advanced business degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• 401k

• Community Service Day

• Spotlight Awards

• National Sales Excellence Awards

• CFSP Prep Certification Program