Category Specialist

Central Store Support Rockville, MD

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Description

YOU:
  • Act as if the universe is rigged in your favor
  • See new responsibilities as opportunities
  • Are happiest when busy
  • Figure out how to fix it, not who's to blame
  • See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow
  • Enjoy spreading joy

WE:
  • Care more about attitude and work ethic than your experience
  • Love to promote from within
  • Have dynamic and interesting coworkers and customers
  • Have faith in people's potential
  • Make friends at work
  • Take pride in all of our 5 star reviews

The Category Specialist is responsible for tactical Category Management execution work and assisting with analytical and supplier-facing responsibilities. This role provides a clear advancement path to Associate Category Manager. This position builds core competencies in supplier management, product strategy, pricing, and data analysis through department meetings, training, one-on-one mentorship, and special projects focused on supplier negotiations and category analysis. This position is located in-office 5 days a week at our Central Store Support office (Rockville, MD).
  1. Product & Assortment Support:
    1. Manage item set-up process and documentation for new, seasonal and discontinued products
    2. Maintain & organize supplier records, approved product lists, promotional calendars and certifications
    3. Support item-level decisions and seasonal rollouts with the Category Manager

  2. Supplier & Vendor Coordination:
    1. Communicate with brands, brokers, and suppliers to verify product information and resolve pricing/paperwork issues
    2. Assist with supplier onboarding and participate in vendor meetings
    3. Maintain vendor contact database and internal supplier notes

  3. Reporting & Analysis:
    1. Create & share sales and performance reports for team use
    2. Assist with basic analysis of cost, unit, sales, and margin data & track category trends
    3. Learn to interpret SPINS data and identify product opportunities Category Manager guidance
    4. Conduct promotional and waste analysis, prepare Category Review data packages

  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    1. Support planogram updates and space planning with Merchandising
    2. Coordinate with Supply Chain and Pricing for accurate product flow and cost setup
    3. Communicate product recalls and updates to stores and other CSS teams
    4. Track project tasks and deliverables using Asana and other internal tools

What we look for:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years’ experience in retail, category support, merchandising or purchasing
  • Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookups and experience with large data sets) and Google Suite
  • Ability to interpret and organize data; interest in learning how to draw actionable insights
  • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable juggling shifting priorities and deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Self-motivated learner with initiative and curiosity
  • Interest in natural/organic products and MOM’s values

The stgarting salary for this position is $65,000. We also offer a full range of benefits including:
  • Paid Time Off, plus holidays
  • Paid Pregnancy and Child Bonding Leave
  • 30% employee discount
  • exceptional medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k with company matching

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