Grocery Category Manager Jobs in Florida

Retail, purchasing / supplier management experience

Expert knowledge of the category, including customer preferences

Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, proven people skills

Strong negotiation skills, cooperative attitude towards suppliers

Define category strategy, tactical and financial plan of category; own P&L

Make assortment decisions to achieve category roles and financial targets

Previous warehouse and/or management experience preferred

Build and manage a high performance team

Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, and following up on work results

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures

Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

Continuously identify, develop, coach and motivate the talent of the category management team.

Build comprehensive knowledge of the products, attributes, strategies, tactics and competitive trends in the marketplace for assigned categories.

7 years’ work experience in a Consumer Products Goods company

5 years’ work experience in Analysis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Develop key sustainable relationships with category Buyers, DMM’s and GMM level customer executives becoming a strong go-to Category Thought Leader.

We offer excellent work/life balance for a management role.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making and conflict-management skills

Dierbergs' managers are always willing to support you, bounce ideas around and help you build your skills.

Previous experience as a Retail Manager - Customer Service, Assistant Store Manager, similar work experience in a comparable retail environment

Management of Associates and Associate Relations

Actively coaches Managers and Associates

Retail, purchasing / supplier management experience

Expert knowledge of the category, including customer preferences

Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, proven people skills

Strong negotiation skills, cooperative attitude towards suppliers

Define category strategy, tactical and financial plan of category; own P&L

Make assortment decisions to achieve category roles and fin. targets