The Assistant Category Merchant supports Whole Foods Market's Specialty Dairy category merchandising workstreams, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that deliver a differentiated assortment aligned with customer demand, quality standards, and financial goals.
Key job responsibilities
Cross-Functional Program Execution – Supports program execution in partnership with Compliance, Marketing, E-Commerce, Operations, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with category objectives.
Category Analysis & Financial Health – Reviews and analyzes category performance metrics, sales trends, and financial health to identify growth opportunities, inform assortment decisions, and support margin optimization.
Assortment Management – Maintains and updates the Specialty Dairy assortment, ensuring product mix reflects market trends, seasonal opportunities, supplier capabilities, and regional customer preferences.
Vendor & Supplier Coordination – Supports vendor communication, pricing negotiations, and delivery timelines to ensure product availability and alignment with merchandising plans.
Data-Driven Recommendations – Leverages sales data, inventory reports, and market insights to forecast demand and make recommendations for future product assortment and promotional strategies.
Merchandising Standards – Assists in maintaining visual merchandising standards and promotional execution that elevate the Specialty Dairy category in-store and online.
