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About the Position: This particular role involves managing our portfolio for a designated group of categories and overseeing the product lifecycle management and P&L performance of these items. You will be responsible for leading the sourcing, product development, and commercialization of these items. As an integral part of the team, you will develop a category roadmap based on identified business opportunities, collaborate with key stakeholders, and execute that roadmap through flawless commercialization. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a new team dedicated to developing the future of sourcing. It reports to the Brands Product Director and is a newly-created role.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement short, medium, and long-term plans for category management and category sourcing strategies across specific Brands categories.
• Conduct industry analyses and competitive assessments to prioritize white space sales and/or margin opportunities that add value to the company.
• Lead and manage the RFP process for selected Brands categories, collaborating with key business owners throughout and identifying suitable supplier partners.
• Negotiate contracts and business terms with suppliers using strategic sourcing techniques, advanced scenario modeling, and design to value thinking.
• Provide business recommendations to leaders for decision-making, including the Purchasing Leadership Team and our Independent Operators network.
• Manage legal contracts with awarded suppliers, working closely with the legal team on indemnifications and terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance, assess service levels, review innovation pipelines, and drive continuous cost improvements.
• Conduct ad hoc category or business analyses to support stakeholders across the company and act as a key thought partner.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and launch new products that meet quality expectations and offer excellent value to shoppers and stores.
• Create financial decks to summarize Brands category performance, cost analysis, and key financial metrics.
• Create reports and dashboards with insightful data visualizations to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Provide input to the Brands design agency for packaging design solutions, considering category activity and private label competitive positioning.
• Review and approve label claim documentation, quality certifications, specifications, and other legal or regulatory documents to manage risk.
• Generate sales and marketing content for digital marketing events and promotional activities.
• Effectively manage the Brands portfolio within assigned departments to drive sales growth and enhance margin performance while maintaining value for shoppers.
  
  

Compensation:

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
• Final compensation will be based on experience and skills and may vary by location.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, Economics, or Supply Chain. MBA preferred.
• Over 10 years of analytical experience with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and advanced Excel skills.
• Over 7 years of experience in private label, sourcing, and/or product commercialization across multiple consumable product categories.
• Action-oriented, self-motivated individual with a track record of leading change and implementing operational improvements.
• Familiarity with clean-sheeting, should-cost modeling, tolling, and financial modeling for consumer-packaged goods.
• Knowledgeable about category industry activities, regulatory restrictions, certification standards, brand positioning, claim values, and shopper behavior drivers.
• Collaborative worker with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and independent work skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including strong PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working with mainframe ERP systems and multiple data sources is a plus.