Category Merchant Manager, Bakery — Whole Foods Market
Amazon.com Services LLC•3h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeManager Level5+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
- Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic Category Merchant Manager to support our Bakery categories in Austin, TX. Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for innovative, customer-centric product development? Join our Bakery team and drive category strategy, profitability
- customer satisfaction across one of our most creative and high-visibility departments. In this role, you'll develop category goals, strategies
- assortments tailored to our customers. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to execute category resets, manage supplier relationships
- deliver business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation
- promotion. You'll contribute to a team responsible for customer favorites like Berry Chantilly Cakes, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- an ever-evolving lineup of artisan breads and seasonal offerings Key job responsibilities
- Strategize & Innovate: Create data-driven, customer-centric category strategies leveraging customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
- Drive Financial Performance: Take ownership of P&L for your categories. Develop and execute seasonal and annual strategies aligned with business goals.
- Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our stores and online channels. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting.
- Pricing & Promotion: Shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Partner with marketing to support impactful promotional events.
- Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Negotiate for early access to new products, exclusive items, and competitive costs.
- Item Management: Maintain accurate item-level data in partnership with support teams, adhering to regulatory compliance standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
- Analyze & Adapt: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve offerings.
- Brand Advocacy: Represent and promote Whole Foods Market brand values, products, and mission as a trusted representative internally and externally.
- 4+ years of equivalent professional experience - Experience doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce - Knowledge of finance, accounting, business or related field focused on analytics - Experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs, meeting deadlines
- effectively managing competing priorities - Experience in problem solving and delivering results - Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders
- cross-functional teams - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail
- effective communication abilities
- Experience with product development in a complex multi component business - Ability to travel (up to 25% of time) to visit suppliers and support regional teams - Commitment to the highest level of customer service and a passion for excellent food - Commitment to the principles and core values of Whole Foods Market - Experience in food retail, especially perishable or prepared/deli categories Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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
- 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
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, AUSTIN - 73,400.00 - 128,400.00 USD annually