Category Manager III - Center Store (SPA)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

Position Summary:

Responsible for producing a comprehensive and cohesive category strategy which successfully meets the needs of our customers and achieves category goals while supporting brand integrated business plans. Drive the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing (CMP) responsibilities. Responsible for thought leadership and category expertise around trends and category innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages performance for assigned category including margin and shrink


• Responsible for all category financial & customer metrics


• Responsible for procurement and replenishment (Fresh) and in stock position at the shelf (Center Store) [Service levels, inventory/days on hand, forecasting and seasonal impacts)


• Responsible for talent planning, team development and performance management


• Develops and executes customer-focused category plans and drives a selling culture


• Manages pricing for assigned categories and influences pricing strategy


• Subject matter expert for assigned categories


• Manages assortment and selection for assigned categories (f.e. final approval for all POG decisions)


• Drives product innovation


• Vendor negotiation and relationships


• Develops and builds strong teams


• Develops and leverages relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned areas


• Inspires and leads team

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5-8 years of professional experience


• Bachelor’s Degree


• Proficient in Microsoft Program

Preferred:  

• Working knowledge of relationship management with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultants 


• Negotiation experience 

The pay range for this temporary assignment will align with the associate’s current rate of pay. 

Skills & Abilities

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.