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Category Development Manager-March 2024
Syracuse
Mar 28, 2026
About Category Development Manager

  Position Overview

  Keep our communities fed.

  Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Category Development Manager develops the overall shelf assortment strategy for a product category or categories. This position should understand consumer and shopper needs and purchase behavior, new product vitality, importance of private, specialty and regionally-relevant product options that will drive sales and achieve performance targets. This position is 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 coupled with exceptional communication skills as well as a highly developed collaborative nature with a clear ambition of driving sustainable category sales and profitability.

  Job Description

  Full Time, On-Site Role

  Location: 3407 Walters Road, Syracuse, NY 13209

  You will contribute by:

  Category Strategy & Assortment: Owns, creates, manages and delivers warehouse-specific category planograms, related mix options, variety, shopper selection and output quality; Owns assimilating key corporate growth objectives into assortment planning imperatives, clear retail guidance and in store activation priorities; Owns determining assortment growth goals in line with the C&S growth plan; Delivers monitoring, tracking, and communication of assortment and execution KPIs vs results timelines

  Analytics: Owns data synthesis to identify growth and operational opportunities in all product categories; Owns the analysis and incorporation of key insights to determine industry and consumer trends, product market performance and determining space to sales appropriation; Utilizes shopper insights in recommending store macro-planning decisions regarding category placement, adjacencies and flow; Employs shopper insights to make micro-planning decisions of product placement, visibility and adjacencies

  Internal and External Connectivity: Leads manufacturer relationships focused on category mix, assortment and best practices and the incorporation of key learning into planning and activation plans; Owns internal and external communication relating to cycle guidance and execution; Owns new product business case development and recommendations; Collaborates with internal supply chain partners to recommend exit strategies for unsuccessful products; Collaborates with systems, product and sales management to ensure realization of growth agenda

  Planning and Process: Lead assortment planning SOP and ensure process adherence and proper outputs; Ensure key information and asset management resources are fully engaged and current

  Environment

  Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)We’re searching for candidates with:

  Working knowledge of most current technologies and products used in the industry

  Strong commercial acumen

  Strong strategic and analytical orientation

  Proven leader, team-builder, and resourceful problem-solver

  Strong organization, project management and stakeholder service skills

  Exceptional presentation, communication, and story-telling skills

  Self-motivated, action-focused mindset

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

  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel is preferred

  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.

  C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

  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.

  Hiring immediately, to apply text “CS” to 32543 OR visit careers.cswg.com

  Qualifications

  Bachelor's Degree - Business, Master's Degree - Business

  Shift

  1st Shift (United States of America)

  Company

  C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

  About Our Company

  C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 6,000 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 150,000 different products. At C&S, We Select the Best® – those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world.

  Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

  Salary Range

  $69,000-$91,490

  Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

  Job Area: Cat Mgmnt - Retail

  Job Family: Sales

  Job Type: Regular

  Job Code: JC2165

  ReqID: R-254765

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