Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Category Development, Category Management, Financial Planning, Grocery Stores, Leadership, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Promotional Programs, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
Category Manager, Grocery Foods
Location: Boca Raton, FL | Corporate Office | Retail
Grocery Retail experience required
We are seeking a Category Manager to lead a large Centre Store Grocery Foods portfolio focused on longer shelf life perishables, including pastas, sauces, canned goods, condiments, cereals, rice, and nuts. This role owns category strategy, assortment decisions, vendor partnerships, and full P&L performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute category strategy and financial plans with full P&L ownership
Manage assortment to meet sales, margin, and inventory targets
Monitor performance and adjust plans to achieve budgeted objectives
Lead vendor negotiations and manage trade terms
Oversee promotional planning and item setup accuracy
Partner with Pricing, Replenishment, and Operations to optimize results
Manage and support a Category Assistant
Qualifications:
Extensive hands-on experience in Center Store Grocery Foods required
Must have strong Grocery Retail experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience
5+ years of retail, purchasing, or category management experience
Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills
Ability to travel up to 30%
Must be a U.S. citizen