Associate Category Manager

The Associate Category Manager will collaborate with the Merchandising team to drive assortment strategy and distribution for the Smoke Shop and Alcohol categories. We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of the CPG industry that is an opportunistic and product-focused Merchant capable of partnering with cross-functional partners (ie. Supply Chain, Distributors, Suppliers, and Digital Merchandising) to be a part of bringing to life a compelling assortment for our customers.  A strong analytical background is imperative to be able to analyze data and pricing to influence strategy.  It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
• Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Establish a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control label assortment 

Responsible for selecting, pricing and positioning of Smoke Shop and Alcoholic products

Work with Category Managers in developing category plan and strategies to improve product sales

Work with Suppliers and Distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels on all items across the network

Monitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategies

Utilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental sales

Build and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trends

Conduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met

Stay updated on category trends and competitive market

Bachelor’s degree required (Merchandising, Business, or Economics is a plus)

2-4 Years of experience in Merchandising

Must have a significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and overall Supply Chain

Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business

Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency

Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category management

Must possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customer

Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required 

Must be extremely detail oriented and organized

Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities