Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Category Manager, Grocery, is responsible for purchasing the grocery products selected and approved together with the buying team. The Category Manager, Grocery strategically plans and oversees Eataly’s product relationships and defines sales goals and objectives to maximize revenue and efficiency.

The Category Manager, Grocery coordinates timely and efficient product flow and reorders from vendors to Eataly locations. Reports to the Head Buyer – Grocery.

· Works closely with and through the Product and Operations Team to ensure the buying, merchandising and sales processes are operating efficiently and effectively

· Manages relationships with vendors, and monitors inventory by ensuring the product database, internal spreadsheets and category product spreadsheets are up-to-date, organized and accurate

· Ensures with vendor delivery dates, quantity and respect of terms agreed

· Assists with the examination, selection and ordering of Dry Grocery products

· Monitors sales, and forecasts purchasing plan for local and oversee vendors

· Analyzes merchandise performance and monitors vendor sales per store for local and oversee vendors

· Oversees the entire product life cycle, including, but not limited to: procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution

· Remains in constant communication with store managers and key corporate personnel in each department, maintaining awareness of product needs and objectives

· Manages stock level in the central warehouse and proposes actions to minimize overstock and waste

· Analyzes category trends and competitive concerns, including competitors’ pricing, assortment and consumer trends

· Supports and positively influences Product Team financial goals, product mix, business relationships and innovation needs

· Negotiates cost savings and sale pricing

· Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

· 2 + years of experience in a similar role

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

· Advanced MS Excel or similar database analysis software required

· Outstanding analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication, motivation and team-building skills

· Microsoft D365 knowledge preferred

· Italian product knowledge preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Occasional travel to all Eataly North America locations

· Hybrid work environment, minimum 3 days in office

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Anticipated Pay Range : $70,000 - $75,000

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.