CategoryMerchant

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic category merchant to lead our Frozen Seafood category in Austin, TX. Are you a data-driven strategist with a passion for a fast paced and dynamic set of categories? Join our team as a Category Merchant and drive innovation, profitability, and customer satisfaction. In this crucial role, you'll develop category goals, strategies, and assortments tailored to our customers. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to execute category resets, manage supplier relationships, and deliver business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotion. You'll get to contribute to a team that is leading the industry in advancing sustainability standards. Key job responsibilities Responsibilities: • Strategize & Innovate: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis. • Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute pre-season strategies that align with our business goals. • Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our stores and online channels. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting. • Pricing & Promotion: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events. • Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Negotiate for early access to new products, exclusive items, and competitive costs. • Item Management: Maintain accurate item level data in partnership with support teams that adhere to regulatory compliance. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals. • Analyze & Adapt: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiati