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Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers este un comerciant cu amănuntul specializat din Statele Unite, care oferă produse alimentare naturale și ecologice, produse pentru bunăstare și articole esențiale pentru gospodărie la prețuri accesibile. Sortimentul său include produse ecologice, alimente vrac, lactate, carne și fructe de mare, produse pentru îngrijirea corpului, vitamine și suplimente, produse pentru animale de companie și articole marca Natural Grocers. Compania combină activitatea de retail cu servicii axate pe sănătate, precum consiliere nutrițională, programe de recompense, resurse educaționale și evenimente comunitare, adresându-se clienților interesați de un stil de viață sănătos, alegeri sustenabile și ingrediente atent verificate.

Grocery Category Manager at Natural Grocers (Hybrid)

Lead grocery assortment strategy, pricing, promotions, supplier negotiations, inventory, and store execution for Natural Grocers. Manage category operations and develop Purchasing Assistant team members.

Descriere

  • Build and maintain core grocery assortments and schematics, including new, exclusive, and private-label products
  • Oversee product launches, discontinuations, and store-specific assortment changes
  • Coordinate with stores and internal teams to deliver consistent execution, including new-store openings
  • Assess proposed products against Natural Grocers’ quality requirements
  • Negotiate supplier costs, value-added programs, and exclusivity arrangements
  • Develop vendor and broker partnerships that support sustained category growth
  • Coordinate ordering activities for promotions, new products, and new stores
  • Maintain accurate product pricing and inventory levels
  • Administer returns, recalls, and associated credit recovery
  • Manage promotional execution, records, and verification of vendor funding
  • Develop pricing approaches that balance market competitiveness with margin objectives
  • Resolve pricing, freight, and promotional discrepancies to reduce sales and margin losses
  • Act as a primary contact for stores, coordinators, suppliers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
  • Guide and educate teams on the in-store execution of purchasing programs
  • Recruit, coach, and supervise two Purchasing Assistants or comparable support staff
  • Direct daily workflows with attention to accuracy and priorities
  • Complete performance reviews and oversee development and corrective actions under company policy

Cerințe

  • Bachelor’s degree in business is preferred
  • At least three years of buying or category management experience, preferably in corporate natural-foods retail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, along with strong technical aptitude
  • SAP experience is advantageous
  • Strong analytical ability, including interpreting and evaluating results
  • Proven relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

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