Category Manager

Summary

Join Misfits Market's Category Management team as a Non-Produce Category Manager! This key role focuses on leading category strategy for assigned non-produce categories, supporting the team in achieving departmental objectives. You will manage all aspects of the purchasing process, from assortment curation and cost negotiations to vendor management and market pricing. Collaboration with various teams is crucial for effective strategy implementation. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable food systems, a fast learner, and a strong team player with experience in grocery retail or sourcing. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional industry experience required
• Proficiency with G-Suit, Excel, Word and Retail Math required

Responsibilities

• Develop, curate and execute category strategies to align with company goals, optimizing product offerings across assigned categories
• Own the category P&L and negotiate to hit revenue, profit, SKU productivity, quality, and food waste saving goals
• Support vendor relationships, focusing on driving competitive pricing, product quality, and timely delivery. Assist in negotiations and process improvements
• Conduct research to identify trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences, providing actionable insights to guide category decisions
• Work with Operations, Logistics, Marketing, Product Development, and IT to execute category strategies and ensure alignment across teams
• Support sustainability initiatives within the category, focusing on reducing food waste and identifying areas for improvement
• Assist in key projects related to category growth and process improvements, ensuring effective execution with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with product development teams to identify new product opportunities based on customer demands and market trends
• Report directly to the Sr. Director of Category Management, supporting the execution of strategic goals and key initiatives
• Travel <25% required to attend Trade shows and team offsites

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years grocery retail or Grocery sourcing experience preferred
• Ecommerce or organic/natural food experience is a plus
• Buying experience and strong negotiating skills
• Long term strategic and financial planning skills with a solid understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
• Strong working knowledge of the food industry with established relationships
• Adaptable to a startup environment. Willing to learn new programs and systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple teams
• Fast on your feet and quick to make thoughtful decisions

Benefits

• Annual Salary $100k - $115k
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Commuter benefits