Category Manager - Fresh Food

Full time

Category Manager - Fresh Food

United States of America, Kentucky, Louisville 2 days ago

Job category

Retail

Experience level

Senior

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ105001

Job Description

The Fresh Food Manager will work to further develop, expand, and drive the fresh food program. Duties include P&L responsibility over assigned categories, partnership with operations or franchisees to optimize the business. Development of new platforms/modules designed for future growth. Responsible for developing category plans, implementing plans, analyzing performance including mitigating risks to the business including a focus on food safety. Up to 25% travel expected of this role.

The Category Manager - dispensed beverage is responsible for developing and executing strategic and tactical business plans across dispensed beverages categories within convenience retail.

This role plays a critical part in driving category performance, managing vendor relationships, optimizing pricing and promotional strategies, and enhancing the customer experience. The Category Manager will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals and deliver measurable results

Key Accountabilities

Develop and implement category business plans that align with company objectives.

Negotiate vendor contracts, including national agreements and rebate structures.

Manage category budgets, including vendor estimates, purchase orders, invoice processing, and rebate tracking.

Lead promotional planning and pricing strategies to drive sales and profitability.

Monitor category performance using scorecards and KPIs; recommend and implement corrective actions.

Conduct regular category performance reviews and bi-monthly promotional planning.

Oversee inventory levels for proprietary and national brands, resolving overages and shortages.

Serve as the primary contact for vendors supporting national programs and merchandising execution.

Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, operations, finance, and supply chain to ensure seamless execution.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in retail; category management experience preferred.

Experience in convenience, grocery, or QSR channels is a plus.

Strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Deep understanding of category performance indicators (e.g., gross margin, ROI, inventory turns, basket size).

Ability to work effectively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Experience in the convenience retail channel.

Familiarity with merchandising and promotional strategies across multiple categories.

Ability to translate consumer insights and data into actionable strategies.

Why join us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.