Director of Grocery Category Management

Strategic Planning & Direction:

• Lead the creation and execution of long-term grocery category strategies.
• Set clear objectives for category growth, profitability, and market share.
• Define category vision and direction.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with senior leadership in Brand, Marketing, Inventory Planning, and Operations.
• Collaborate with the Private Label team to define strategies between Private Label and Branded products.
• Lead communication with the Marketing team for campaigns and product launches.

Vendor Management:

• Cultivate strong vendor relationships and mentor Category Managers.
• Review supplier performance and guide direct reports on vendor selection and long-term agreements.
• Sign off on high-impact negotiations regarding costing, margin, and inventory position.