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Base pay range
$41,600.00/yr - $70,720.00/yr
Responsibilities
* Develops category goals, strategies, and product assortments focused on our core customer, ensuring a relevant mix of national, local, and private label products to differentiate Whole Foods Market.
* Responsible for financial performance, driving profitable sales through data-driven, customer-centric assortment selection, product development, pricing, presentation, and promotion.
* Collaborates with Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Regional Leadership, and Suppliers to achieve category goals.
* Supports category, merchandising, promotional, and pricing strategy development, analysis, and execution for produce & floral departments.
* Assists in assortment planning, supplier reviews, stakeholder collaboration, item forecasting, and project execution.
* Coordinates logistics for key events and maintains communication with suppliers.
* Supports data management, reporting, and category insights development.
* Participates in category reset, promotional activities, and new product lifecycle management.
* Contributes to team efforts to develop a customer-centric category vision grounded in data and forward-looking insights.
Skills
* Detail-oriented with strong planning and execution skills.
* Effective team player with a positive attitude and ability to work independently.
* Excellent stakeholder communication skills and familiarity with retail software solutions.
* Passionate about Organics, Fair Trade, Quality Standards, and the Natural Foods industry.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable about category management and product lifecycle concepts.
* Strong analytical skills, able to interpret financial reports and business trends.
* Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Education & Experience
* BA/BS degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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