Category Management Support Associate

As a Category Management Support Associate, you will assist and be responsible for driving sales and profit through category planning and execution of strategic product marketing plans, as well as gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the Category VP's vision and working closely with sales, procurement, and vendor partners to ensure customer satisfaction and corporate fiscal goals are met. Day to day task will include mapping and entering flyer promotions, seasonal pre-sells, pricing analytics, and special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibit a professional leadership presence with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Mapping and entering:
  • flyer promotions
  • Seasonal Pre-sells
  • Pricing Analytics
  • Special Projects, as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or equivalent experience
• Strong mathematical, problem solving and forecasting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strength in teamwork
• Personal Management skills
• Strong verbal and written abilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative skills necessary
• Ability to interact with multiple groups

COMPANY PROFILE:

Lipari Foods is a regional full-line deli, bakery, packaging, and grocery distributor, headquartered in Warren, MI. We are a premier store distributor, delivering 37,000+ food and packaging products to 32 states and 14,000+ retail accounts. We operate several manufacturing facilities from a USDA fresh food plant to facilities specializing in jar goods, cheese and confections. We are in your communities providing food to your stores and feeding your families and neighbors. And we are growing. Fast. In fact, Lipari Foods was recently named by Crain's Business as one of the fastest growing companies in Michigan, and we're not just growing in Michigan!

We are looking for talent with a can-do mindset, focused on growing a career, and interested in working on a diverse, dedicated team to create something greater collectively. Together, we are delivering more than great food to build a better tomorrow.

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.