Category Specialist - Local

The Local Category Specialist will work with the designated Category Manager to support and maintain our brand and customer experience by driving product sales through price optimization, promotional planning, assortment productivity, cost negotiations and product placement. We are looking for an individual that is opportunistic, customer-focused and that is capable of partnering with cross-functional teams (ie. Supply Chain, Planning, Business Development and Digital Merchandising) to surpass financial objectives.   It will be imperative that this person demonstrates the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment. This position is a Hybrid role working out of our Philadelphia Office.

• Establish a deep understanding of goPuff’s business, internal processes, and overall assortment
• Monitor performance across multiple categories and classes and analyze data to create initiatives
• Conduct pricing analyses both nationally and locally to ensure key product lines are represented effectively in all markets and margin targets are met
• Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products
• Manage promotion plan calendar set by Category Manager + Suppliers, work cross-functionally to implement promotional plans and track performance
• Help determine product assortment nationally and locally
• Partner with Supply Chain and Planning departments to maximize revenue and financial targets within  respective product classifications
• Track, measure and report financial impact of initiatives against financial targets
• Maintain costing, pricing, rebates, contracts and product catalogue information
• Utilize external resources to stay updated on category trends and competitive market data

• Bachelor’s degree required (Marketing, Finance, Business, or Economics is a plus)
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Must have a knowledge of Merchandising, Marketing, Financial Planning and overall Supply Chain
• Capable of taking initiative, ownership and accountability for the business
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
• Affinity for using research, syndicated data, and consumer specific insights to inform creative and productive decision-making as it pertains to assortment and category management
• Must possess a demonstrable ability to navigate a wide spectrum of product lines specific to our customer
• Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required
• Experience in convenience or CPG is a plus
• Must be extremely detail oriented and organized
• Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities

At 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.

Gopuff 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.