Category Manager

Vista

. Own end-to-end category management for partners beyond Amazon .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and product lifecycle management, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in forecasting, performance tracking, and utilizing AI tools for market analysis and reporting.

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Category ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional CollaborationAI Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Category ForecastingSKU-Level SpecificationsPerformance ManagementRisk ManagementMarket ResearchVariance AnalysisProduct Portfolio ManagementNPI Workflow ManagementCategory KPIs DefinitionEcommerce Experience

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JiraAI ToolsLLMsBrand AnalyticsSearch Query PerformanceAssortment Opportunity Explorer

Industry Keywords

EcommerceCategory PerformanceCross-Functional AlignmentFulfillment RequirementsCommercial Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end category management for partners beyond Amazon
Manage the launch pipeline, category forecast, and category performance
Partner with Operations to gather and validate SKU-level specifications, production feasibility, and fulfillment requirements for new product launches
Drive adoption of the NPI workflow, currently piloting on Jira, from pilot to steady-state process
Build and maintain category-level volume, revenue, and margin forecasts
Extend forecasts to weekly granularity and track actuals versus forecast
Support product lifecycle management execution, including independently running PLM when the Senior Category Manager is unavailable
Drive cross-functional alignment across Channel, Operations, Product Owners, Production, and Fulfillment
Define and supervise category KPIs and flag risks proactively
Present category performance, forecasts, and risks to the Senior Category Manager and broader leadership as scope grows
Work with the Senior Category Manager on overall category strategy and Amazon execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of category management, ecommerce, or related commercial experience
Experience owning a product portfolio and/or launch pipeline
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving setup
Data-driven and structured, with judgment to flag risks early and manage performance proactively
Proficient using AI tools and LLMs for market and competitive research, category reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Nice-to-have: familiarity with Amazon's AI-powered seller tools, including Brand Analytics, Search Query Performance, and Assortment Opportunity Explorer
Experience coordinating cross-functionally across Operations, Fulfillment, Finance, Merchandising, Creatives, Advertising, Pricing, Product, and Analytics
Fluent English required
German, French, Italian, or Spanish is a plus
Existing work authorization or H-1B status not subject to the specified filing fee may be considered; new H-1B petitions subject to the fee are not currently sponsored

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Health programs
Wealth programs
Wellness programs
Long-term equity incentives, subject to eligibility
Remote-first operating model and culture
Freedom, autonomy, and trust to work from home
Flexible ability to work when most productive
Collaboration spaces for physical teamwork when appropriate
Learning, growth, and career development opportunities