Blue Signal Search
Our client is seeking a
Food Category Manager
to own strategy, performance, and supplier management across assigned food categories. This role will drive category growth, margin optimization, and assortment strategy with a strong focus on frozen and fresh products.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end category strategy for
frozen and fresh food categories
Manage assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle decisions
Analyze category performance, margins, and trends using
advanced Excel
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams
Lead supplier negotiations, cost management, and performance reviews
Support sourcing and category strategy for
seafood
products (preferred)
Execute item setup, pricing, and reporting within
SAP
and
NetSuite
Identify growth opportunities through data, market trends, and customer insights
Ensure alignment with inventory, demand planning, and service level goals
Required Qualifications
5+ years of category management experience within
food, CPG, or grocery
Hands‑on experience managing
frozen and/or fresh food categories
Strong analytical skills with advanced
Excel
(pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
Experience working in
SAP
(MM or related modules)
Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Category exposure to
seafood
(fresh or frozen)
Experience using
NetSuite
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field
Hybrid role
(Orlando-based)
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to own high-impact categories within a growing organization
For more information or to be considered, contact Samantha England: SEngland@BlueSignal.com
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Food Category Manager
to own strategy, performance, and supplier management across assigned food categories. This role will drive category growth, margin optimization, and assortment strategy with a strong focus on frozen and fresh products.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end category strategy for
frozen and fresh food categories
Manage assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle decisions
Analyze category performance, margins, and trends using
advanced Excel
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams
Lead supplier negotiations, cost management, and performance reviews
Support sourcing and category strategy for
seafood
products (preferred)
Execute item setup, pricing, and reporting within
SAP
and
NetSuite
Identify growth opportunities through data, market trends, and customer insights
Ensure alignment with inventory, demand planning, and service level goals
Required Qualifications
5+ years of category management experience within
food, CPG, or grocery
Hands‑on experience managing
frozen and/or fresh food categories
Strong analytical skills with advanced
Excel
(pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
Experience working in
SAP
(MM or related modules)
Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Category exposure to
seafood
(fresh or frozen)
Experience using
NetSuite
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field
Hybrid role
(Orlando-based)
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to own high-impact categories within a growing organization
For more information or to be considered, contact Samantha England: SEngland@BlueSignal.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr