US FoodsHiring

Associate Category Manager

  • Remote, United States
  • Mid-level
  • Posted 8 days ago
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In one line

Category role in food service distribution, analysing assortment and pricing and negotiating with vendors; hybrid, three days a week in the office.

About the role

The work covers product assortment, pricing changes and vendor deals for one assigned category, with regular reporting against growth targets. Close contact with regional and divisional teams is part of the job.

At a glance

Pay
Not stated in the posting
Remote scope
Remote, United States
Seniority
Mid-level
Skills
Category management, Vendor negotiations, Product assortment
Posted
21 Oct 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026

What you will do

  • Analyse category performance across assortment, pricing, promotions and new product launches, and keep reports that track it
  • Lead product reviews with vendors, look for opportunities and negotiate promotions for conferences
  • Review vendor performance reports, flag problems and recommend fixes to the Category Manager
  • Check SKUs by division and region, find growth areas and assess the impact of assortment changes
  • Review pricing reports, dig into the effect of pricing and assortment changes, and write launch support materials

What they look for

  • 3 years in category management or similar work in retail, food service or a consumer goods company
  • Experience with vendor relations, pricing and managing product assortment
  • Solid quantitative and analytical skills, and comfort working across groups and levels

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of the assigned category's products and divisional sales needs, or the ability to pick it up fast

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Is this job fully remote, and from where?

Yes. The posting lists Associate Category Manager as a remote role for candidates in the United States.

What does this job pay?

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What experience is needed?

It is a mid-level role. The posting asks for: 3 years in category management or similar work in retail, food service or a consumer goods company; experience with vendor relations, pricing and managing product assortment; solid quantitative and analytical skills, and comfort working across groups and levels. Skills it names include Category management, Vendor negotiations, Product assortment.

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