Category Manager

Category Manager - Modular Planning & Retail Execution

We're seeking an experienced Category Manager / Modular Planning Specialist to support large-scale retail relay and modular reset initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining modular layouts, managing backend data, and ensuring successful execution of category merchandising strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in category management, planograms, space planning, merchandising, or modular relays who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where accuracy, organization, and project management are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modular drawing and planogram development to support retail relay and reset initiatives.
• Create, update, and maintain modular layouts using space planning software and category management tools.
• Prepare, audit, and manage backend modular data to ensure accurate execution and automation.
• Partner with merchandising, category management, inventory, procurement, supply chain, and vendor teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Analyze data and identify opportunities to enhance modular effectiveness and execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to modular layouts, assortment changes, and product placement.
• Communicate project updates and coordinate activities with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support future relay projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed documentation for modular layouts, configurations, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience supporting retail category management or merchandising initiatives.
• Experience participating in two or more modular relay/reset projects.
• Advanced proficiency with JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning or similar planogram software.
• Experience using modular drawing tools such as Cantactix, CKB, Engine, Nuqleous, ShelfIQ, or comparable platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and large dataset management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Category management, merchandising, or space planning experience within a large retail environment.
• Knowledge of assortment planning, shelf optimization, and retail merchandising strategies.
• Exposure to supply chain, procurement, inventory management, and vendor management processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale resets, category reviews, or merchandising projects.

Why Consider This Role?

$45-$55/hour competitive pay

Monday-Friday schedule with consistent daytime hours

High-visibility retail merchandising and category management projects

Opportunity to work with industry-leading space planning and category management tools

Professional, collaborative office environment

Potential for future project opportunities and long-term engagement

Climate-controlled workspace

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional office setting and involves extensive collaboration with category management, merchandising, and operational teams. The role combines data analysis, space planning, project management, and retail strategy to support successful modular execution and category performance.