Category Manager, Hot Foods

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. Own day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categories .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and foodservice operations, with strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions and effective vendor relationship management. Proficient in promotional planning and in-store execution, contributing to financial targets and strategic initiatives.

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Category ManagementAnalytical SkillsVendor Relationship ManagementPromotional PlanningFoodservice Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSales Performance AnalysisAssortment PlanningPlanogram EffectivenessLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

FoodserviceRetailCPGFood SafetyQA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categories
Analyze category sales, margin, and execution performance to identify opportunities and risks
Support development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectives
Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendations
Support assortment planning, product transitions, and lifecycle management
Partner on pricing and promotional planning, including execution of vendor-funded programs and national vendor rebate management
Analyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performance
Manage assigned vendor relationships including item setup, costs, in-stocks, and logistics
Support negotiations, performance reviews, and issue resolution with vendor partners
Plan, track, and execute vendor initiatives, incentives, and contests with Operations and Business Units
Partner with Operations, Training, and Field teams to support successful in-store execution
Participate in field visits to observe execution and collaborate with stores and Business Unit leaders
Support development of tools, communications, and training materials that drive consistency
Collaborate with Head of Food, Directors, Marketing, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and Business Units
Support innovation launches, pilots, and regional tests
Contribute to team financial targets and annual business planning efforts
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, foodservice, retail, or CPG
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Understanding of retail execution and store-level operations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Foodservice or Fresh / Prepared Foods category experience
Experience working with national or regional vendors
Familiarity with promotional planning, planograms, and in-store execution models
Exposure to Food Safety, QA, or regulated food environments