Director of Category Management

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Roland Foods, LLC Full time
About Roland Foods, LLC

Roland Foods, LLC is a leading importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from over 60 countries. With a rich history dating back to 1934, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels. Our dedication to providing exceptional products and services has made us a leader in the industry.

About the Role

The Director of Category Management will lead a critical team responsible for optimizing product cost, quality, and availability across our extensive portfolio of over 1,000 items. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, able to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams and driving business growth through effective category management.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of Category Managers and Sourcing Analysts to drive performance and foster a culture of excellence
  • Establish the strategic roadmap for the category management function, including clear goals and KPIs
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimize cost, quality, and availability of products
  • Manage product categories as the subject matter expert, conducting proactive category reviews and analyses to improve category performance
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and threats within each category
  • Make assortment recommendations and decisions to ensure effective positioning for customer needs and operational efficiency
  • Establish Executive-level category management KPIs and track progress to Executive Leadership
  • Collaborate with the Sales team on customer bids and opportunities, problem-solving with suppliers to identify winning customer solutions
  • Support cross-functional teams to ensure supplier performance enables them to meet their objectives
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the category management function
Qualifications and Skills
  • 7-10 years of Procurement or Category Management experience, with experience in supply development a plus
  • Leadership experience with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Excellent communicator with a proactive sense of ownership of the responsibilities of the role
  • Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
What We Offer

Roland Foods, LLC offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary of $150,000 - $170,000, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits program. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team, please submit your application.



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