Senior Category Manager, Finfish, Seafood Merchandising
Amazon.com Services LLC•2h ago
United StatesOnsite$140.3K–$189.8KFull-timeSenior Level5+ yrs exp
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- Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic category merchant to lead our Finfish category in Austin, TX. Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for a fast paced and dynamic set of categories? Join our team and drive innovation, profitability
- customer satisfaction. In this high visibility 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 get to contribute to a team that is leading the industry in advancing sustainability standards
- drive innovation with suppliers. Key job responsibilities
- Strategize & Innovate: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
- Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute pre-season strategies that align with our 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: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams 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 that adhere to regulatory compliance.
- 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 our offerings.
- Brand Advocacy. Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally.
- Mentorship: Share your knowledge and experience by coaching other team members.
- Bachelor's degree or above - 5+ years of business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing experience
- Experience with sustainably sourced seafood and working knowledge of the Marine Stewardship Council, Aquaculture Stewardship Council
- Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program. 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 - 140,300.00 - 189,800.00 USD annually
Required skills
business developmentaccount managementproduct managementproject managementfinancial analysismarketingsustainably sourced seafoodMarine Stewardship CouncilAquaculture Stewardship CouncilMonterey Bay Seafood Watch Program