Category Manager, Beef & Pork

Category Manager - Fresh Beef and Pork

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, I can't live without them.

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company?

Location : 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description

Position Summary :

This role is responsible for the development and implementation of category business plans within fresh beef and pork categories. Manage assigned assets to achieve category roles and results through category strategies that are executed via product assortment, pricing, promotion, shelf / fixture presentation, buying and inventory management decisions that are needed to achieve net profit goals and total customer satisfaction.

Here's what you'll do :

• As category CEO you will be responsible for developing comprehensive category business plans consistent with the Company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories; plans to include tactics in the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Responsible for leading a broad cross functional team (inclusive of procurement team, fresh operations and execution meat, DC sales, pricing, and marketing) throughout the business to deliver P&L results.
• Accountable for delivering sales, profits, and market share objectives for assigned categories in our corporate retail stores and independent wholesale business.
• Negotiate and maintain relationships with vendor partners to increase sales and profits, lower product costs, maximize trade funds and optimize partnerships.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best category management practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
• Work cross functionally with OwnBrands partners in keeping with overall company goals of achieving best in class ratings through packaging, innovation and strategic positioning for private label products.
• Retrieve, analyze and interpret performance versus budgeted objectives for category sales and fair share trends using A.C. Nielsen reports, scorecards, profit and loss statements and other internal systems.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here's what you'll need :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and / or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit / stand / walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas : computer / server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.