What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Category Management position at LHH?
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established food & beverage organization in Kent, WA, seeking a Director of Merchandising & Category Management. This leadership role will oversee category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and vendor partnerships while helping shape the customer experience and long-term growth of the business.
What You'll Own
- Full category P&L responsibility, including revenue, margin, assortment, and promotional performance
- Category planning and assortment strategy across multiple product categories
- Pricing, promotion, and vendor negotiations
- Drive product growth initiatives
- Ecommerce merchandising strategy and digital shelf optimization
- Data-driven decision making through analytics and financial modeling
- Leadership and development of a growing team
What We're Looking For
- 8 years of experience in grocery merchandising, category management, or related CPG environments
- 4 years leading cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to leverage analytics to drive category performance and business results
- Experience in e-commerce, home delivery, or direct-to-consumer grocery.
- Strong background in pricing strategy and vendor management
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in execution
Benefits Include:
- Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 120 hours a year with an increase after tenure, 9 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (Washington State). PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year
- Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
- Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
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Salary : $140,000 - $175,000