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