Category Development Manager

Piping Rock Health Products

. Oversee the lifecycle of products across direct-to-consumer, eCommerce, and retail channels .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and retail analytics, leveraging advanced Excel skills and syndicated data platforms to drive product lifecycle decisions and strategic recommendations. Strong communication and presentation abilities facilitate collaboration across teams and with senior leadership.

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Category ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsSyndicated Data PlatformsRetail AnalyticsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProduct Lifecycle ManagementMarket Data AnalysisAssortment StrategyPricing StrategyPromotional StrategySales Trend AnalysisForecastingPresentation SkillsVendor Management

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetCollaborationInsight Sharing

Tools & Technologies

CircanaIRINielsenIQPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

CPGECommerceHealth and WellnessDirect-to-ConsumerRetail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the lifecycle of products across direct-to-consumer, eCommerce, and retail channels
Use consumer, shopper, and market data to develop assortment, pricing, shelving, and promotional strategies
Manage category performance and product lifecycles from new product development through discontinuation
Analyze assortment, competitors, consumer insights, and sales trends to identify growth opportunities
Drive new product launches in partnership with Sales, Marketing, and Creative
Maintain accurate product data and category hierarchies
Manage vendor relationships, pricing, and promotional opportunities
Partner with Marketing on email, promotions, SEM, SEO, and on-site search content
Use category reviews and broker partnerships to support retail growth
Forecast performance and present actionable recommendations
Conduct advanced Excel analysis, including duplication and transferability assessments
Work effectively across multiple systems and platforms
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field preferred
2+ years of category management, merchandising, or retail analytics experience, preferably within CPG, health and wellness, or eCommerce
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, Vlookups, data analysis, and reporting
Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, executive-ready presentations
Extensive experience using syndicated data platforms, such as Circana/IRI or NielsenIQ, to evaluate category trends, consumer behavior, and competitive performance
Strong retail and analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into actionable business recommendations
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to share insights across teams and with senior leadership
Must successfully clear drug screening processes for illegal substances per Federal Guidelines
Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace regulated by the FDA and follow Federal Guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Pet insurance
Company events
Summer Picnic
Festive Packages
Holiday Celebrations
Associate referral bonuses