Senior Category Manager

Scholastic

. Manage high-volume book categories within the Scholastic Dollars Catalog and Classroom Collections businesses .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management, strategic planning, and product procurement to drive sales and profitability. Proficient in analyzing market trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and inventory strategies.

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Category ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct ProcurementMarket AnalysisVendor Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Product Assortment DevelopmentPricing StrategyInventory ManagementDemand ForecastingSales Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

PublishingChildren's MediaEducational ProductsE-CommerceCategory Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage high-volume book categories within the Scholastic Dollars Catalog and Classroom Collections businesses
Develop and execute strategic category plans aligned with business objectives
Establish category priorities and evaluate performance to identify growth opportunities
Lead customer-focused product assortments, pricing strategies, and product presentation plans
Read, review, evaluate, select, and acquire relevant titles and products for redemption programs
Analyze product sales, market research, and customer insights to inform selections and identify trends
Partner with Scholastic Trade and Book Fair Category Management teams on ordering efficiencies and collaboration
Build and maintain publisher and vendor relationships
Negotiate product costs, vendor terms, and promotional support
Evaluate tariff regulations and their impact on costs, sourcing, and profitability
Partner with Inventory Planning to develop inventory strategies
Provide item-level demand forecasts and purchasing recommendations
Monitor inventory productivity and sell-through and mitigate excess inventory risk
Collaborate with Product Marketing on promotional strategies
Lead catalog merchandising strategy for the book category
Direct the E-Commerce team and E-Commerce Specialist on online product presentation
Support sales team product training and education
Represent the Scholastic Dollars team at meetings, trade shows, and publishing conferences
Collaborate with Scholastic divisions and industry partners on trends and business growth
Improve category management tools, systems, and processes
Manage, mentor, and develop Assistant Category Manager(s)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management or a comparable role
Demonstrated success identifying, analyzing, and leveraging category trends to inform product procurement and development strategies that drive sales and profitability
Proven ability to identify business opportunities, develop and implement strategic initiatives, and evaluate performance against business objectives
Experience in publishing, children's toys, children's media, or educational products preferred
Genuine love of reading and passion for education
Strong commitment to Scholastic's mission to encourage children to read and grow
Ability to lead and manage people, projects, and cross-functional initiatives
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Ability to work independently to drive results
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
High proficiency in Google Workspace applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition aid
Equal opportunity employment
Company-sponsored training
Social and recreational programs