Senior Category Manager - Drinks

Philadelphia, PA / Miami, FL / Aventura, FLMerchandising – Merchandising /Full Time /HybridThe Senior Category Manager for Drinks will be responsible for managing the P&L, assortment, pricing and marketing of the Drinks department across Gopuff and BevMo. We are looking for an individual with working knowledge of the regulated industry that is an opportunistic and product-focused Merchant capable of partnering with cross-functional partners (i.e. Supply Chain, Distributors, Suppliers, Legal, and Digital Merchandising) to be a part of bringing to life a compelling assortment for our customers. A strong analytical background is imperative to be able to analyze data and pricing to influence strategy. It will be imperative that this person demonstrate the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.Gopuff takes pride in creative problem solving and in-person collaborating to make quick and informed decisions. This role will have a hybrid work schedule, where you will be able to showcase your creativity and build strong relationships with teams in a cross functional manner three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday) in our Philly or Miami office!What We OfferMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanHSA or FSA eligibilityLong and Short-Term Disability InsuranceFitness Reimbursement Program25% employee discount & FAM MembershipFlexible PTOGroup Life InsuranceEAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)Compensation:Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000Responsibilities:Establish a deep understanding of the Gopuff app and retail store businesses, internal processes, and overall control label assortment Responsible for selecting, pricing and positioning of non-alcohol beverage productsWork with Category Managers in developing category plan and strategies to improve product salesWork with Suppliers and Distributor partners to maintain adequate inventory levels on all items across the networkMonitor performance across multiple classes and locations and use / analyze data to establish go-forward strategiesUtilize both internal and external data effectively to make smart and educated decisions to drive incremental salesBuild and maintain assortment strategies contingent with unique territory requirements in mind as it pertains to volume, size, distribution, and local trendsConduct comp shop and pricing analysis both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are metStay updated on category trends and competitive marketQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required (Merchandising, Business, or Economics is a plus)8+ Years of experience in MerchandisingMust have a significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning and overall Supply ChainCapable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the businessAbility to react quickly with a strong sense of urgencyAffinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category managementMust possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customerMust have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required Must be extremely detail oriented and organizedMust have effective communication skills, both written and verbalAwareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunitiesAt Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.#LI-GOPUFFGopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.