Category Development Manager

Position OverviewKeep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful — from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As a Category Development Manager, you will develop the overall shelf assortment strategy for one or more product categories. This position requires an understanding of consumer and shopper needs, purchase behavior, new product vitality, and the importance of private-label, specialty, and regionally relevant product options that drive sales and achieve performance targets. You will be responsible for providing product category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Success in this role demands a strong strategic and analytical orientation, exceptional communication skills, and a highly collaborative nature, with a clear focus on driving sustainable category sales and profitability.

Job Description

• Full-Time, Hybrid Role

• Location: Miami, FL

You will contribute by:

Category Strategy & Assortment:

• Developing, managing, and delivering warehouse-specific category planograms, including mix options, variety, shopper selection, and output quality.
• Integrating key corporate growth objectives into assortment planning imperatives, clear retail guidance, and in-store activation priorities.
• Establishing assortment growth goals aligned with the C&S growth plan.
• Monitoring, tracking, and communicating assortment and execution KPIs against timelines and results.

Analytics:

• Analyzing data to identify growth and operational opportunities across all product categories.
• Incorporating key insights to determine industry and consumer trends, product market performance, and space-to-sales allocation.
• Leveraging shopper insights to make macro-planning decisions regarding category placement, adjacencies, and store flow.
• Applying shopper insights for micro-planning decisions, including product placement, visibility, and adjacencies.

Internal and External Connectivity:

• Leading manufacturer relationships focused on category mix, assortment, and best practices, and incorporating key learnings into planning and activation plans.
• Communicating internally and externally regarding cycle guidance and execution.
• Developing business cases and recommendations for new products.
• Collaborating with internal supply chain partners to recommend exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Partnering with systems, product, and sales management teams to ensure realization of growth objectives.

Planning and Process:

• Leading assortment planning SOPs and ensuring process adherence and proper outputs.
• Maintaining engagement and accuracy of key information and asset management resources.

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Working knowledge of current technologies and products used in the industry; strong commercial acumen.

• Strong strategic and analytical orientation.

• Proven leadership, team-building, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder service skills.

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.

• Self-motivated, action-focused mindset.

• 2-5 years of experience and knowledge in category management, marketing, and sales principles.

Environment:

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

• Company matched 401k

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business, Master's Degree - Business

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.