Sr Category Manager, Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market

DESCRIPTION

Manages assigned Prepared Foods category(ies) for Whole Foods Market. Provides ownership of assigned categories within PFDS, including category execution, supplier relationships, and assortment management. Contributes to the financial performance of the PFDS department through effective category management. Develops product assortments that deliver culinary elevation and best-in-class quality, creating a differentiated food experience that positions Whole Foods Market as the undisputed destination for craveable, chef-inspired prepared meals and solutions. Focuses on building assortments that balance innovation, quality, and customer appeal to drive category growth and customer loyalty.

Key job responsibilities

Category Execution & Financial Performance

Execute the financial plans for assigned PFDS categories, including in-season execution and post-season analysis

Support category strategy development based on financial expectations, performance trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape

Track and analyze category performance metrics, trends, and competitive positioning

Implement category pricing tactics to achieve financial and customer objectives

Promotional Planning & Execution

Execute assigned category promotional plans, including key promotional events and in-season adjustments based on sales performance

Partner with stakeholders to implement merchandising plans, planograms, and space planning

Supplier Partnerships & Vendor Management

Build productive relationships with key suppliers to gain insight into trends and products

Support vendor negotiations and cost increase justifications in partnership with senior team members

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to support category objectives

Work with business partners to identify opportunities for process improvement

Contribute expertise on pricing and category analysis within the merchant organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Develops effective working relationships with stakeholders across functions

Presents recommendations and insights to managers and senior individual contributors

Facilitates productive dialogue and works to resolve cross-functional challenges

Collaborates to develop solutions that support business objectives

Operational Excellence

Tracks key metrics to measure category performance and customer experience

Uses data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities

Manages project planning including timelines and resource requirements

Understands how category decisions impact business performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing experience

Experience in business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage

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USA, TX, AUSTIN - 140,300.00 - 189,800.00 USD annually