Category Manager, Grocery & Snacks na FreshDirect

About FreshDirect

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We are not just a food company – we are a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started.

If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build the future of food with us.

Position Summary

The Category Manager, Grocery & Snacks creates comprehensive category strategies to meet customer needs and organizational goals for both the Pantry and Snacks categories. Responsibilities include developing the innovation pipeline and assortment strategy, determining pricing strategy, leading vendor negotiations, and providing thought leadership on trends and innovation. The position also focuses on driving a consumer-centric selling culture through Assortment, Site Planning, and Pricing activities.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated success within a merchandising function, including product sourcing and selection, eCommerce site selling strategies, and the grocery supply chain, and is interested in joining a team of passionate food experts at FreshDirect.

Essential Functions

Category Strategy & Innovation

• Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting organizational business plans.
• Leads innovation pipeline for manufactured SKUs, in partnership with R&D team and operations.
• Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation.

Assortment, Pricing & Site Management

• Manage assortment and selection of assigned categories (i.e. final approval for all assortment decisions).
• Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Assortment, Site Planning, and Pricing responsibilities.
• Establish base and promotional pricing for assigned categories that deliver on the FreshDirect strategy on-site and achieve targets for sales, gross margin, and units.

Vendor & Performance Management

• Leads vendor negotiation and develops effective, collaborative relationships.
• Manages performance for assigned category including Units per Order, Sales, Gross Margin, Scrap, and customer metrics.

What We Offer

·       Compensation: Expected salary range of $90,332-$106,273 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed during the interview process.

·       Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous Paid Time Off, Safe & Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays so you can rest, reset, and spend time on what matters most.

·       Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered with medical, vision, dental, and voluntary disability benefits designed to support you and your family’s well-being.

·       Future-Ready Finances: Build your future with our 401(k) plan + employer match, and gain peace of mind with life insurance benefits.

·       Workplace You’ll Love: Our modern Bronx campus features a state-of-the-art facility, a full gym, an inviting cafeteria, and an employee market. We also provide free parking and a shuttle service from nearby MTA stations for an easy commute.

·       Growth & Development: Your career growth matters to us. We offer leadership development programs, plus exclusive tuition discounts through our partnerships with local colleges.

·       Exclusive Perks: Get a 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and our wine store. Shop amazing deals at our on-site employee market, and join fun engagement events and vendor spotlights where you can sample the very best of what we offer

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.