Prepared Foods Category Manager - Bronx, United States - FRESH DIRECT, LLC

FRESH DIRECT, LLC

Verified Company

Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

Essential Functions:

Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting organizational business plans
Leads innovation pipeline for manufactured SKUs, in partnership with R&D team and operations.
Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (i.e. final approval for all assortment decisions)
Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation
Leads vendor negotiation and develops effective, collaborative relationships
Drive the day to day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumercentric focus through Assortment, Site Planning, and Pricing responsibilities.
Establish base and promotional pricing for assigned categories that deliver on the FreshDirect strategy onsite and achieve targets for sales, gross margin and units
Manages performance for assigned category including Units per Order, Sales, Gross Margin and Scrap and customer metrics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Analyticallyminded with strong organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail and exceptional followthrough
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel
Some project management experience, and an ability to manage midsized projects
58 years' experience in Food, Grocery Retail, eCommerce, or related industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A true passion for food is a must
Scope: Partners with peers (i.e. similar level) in different functions within the Org. Contributes to crossfunctional projects.
Some Project Management experience. Ability to lead mid

- to large-sized projects

Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Analytically minded with strong organizational skills
Problem solver with excellent communication and organizational skills
Adept at working in a fastpaced and everchanging work environment, with an appetite for continuous learning
Strong followup skills in managing requests and projects that span several weeks
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively
A proven track record for process improvement

Who is FreshDirect:

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Why choose FreshDirect?
We're a company that thrives on teamwork.

Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food.

Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation.

We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.

Great people deserve great perks.

We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:

15 PTO days
Company paid holidays
401k (5% match after 60 days)
24hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
Regular events and barbecues for employees

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.

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