Sr Category Manager, Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
Category Strategy & Financial Performance
Own the financial performance of assigned high-volume complex and financially significant PFDS categories including pre-season strategy in-season execution and post-season analysis.
Develop category strategy based on financial expectations category role performance trends customer insights competitive landscape and WFM differentiators.
Define metrics to measure team progress customer experience and operational excellence; conduct ongoing analysis of category performance trends and competitive positioning.
Set category price strategy and develop pricing tactics to achieve financial and customer objectives.
Promotional Planning & Execution
Develop and execute assigned category promotional planning including key promotional events and in-season adjustments based on sales performance and competitive dynamics.
Partner with applicable stakeholders to translate assortment plans into merchandising plans planograms and effective space planning.
Supplier Partnerships & Vendor Management
Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure early insight into trends and products exclusive access to new items differentiated offerings and competitive costs.
Lead an integrated approach with business partners in vendor negotiations and cost increase justifications.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
Drive change in the merchandising organization as WFM evolves to Category Management; partner with leadership to support organizational transformation.
Foster constructive dialogue harmonize discordant views and lead resolution of cross-functional conflicts to drive alignment.
Work with business partners to identify gaps in analytical processes and reporting; problem-solve to fill gaps and improve decision-making.
Serve as subject matter expert and thought leader within the category merchant organization for pricing and category analysis.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent or 8 years of education or related field experience
- Experience in business development account management product management project management financial analysis and/or marketing
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 140300.00 - 189800.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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