Category Merchandiser - Deli & Bakery - Piggly Wiggly Midwest Llc : Job Details

Position OverviewKeep our communities fed.Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Category Merchandiser, you will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and execution of strategic category plans. Partnering closely with the Category Manager and Promotional Planning Manager, you'll use margin targets and competitive data to generate business insights and make recommendations that enhance sales, streamline execution, and improve profitability across assigned categories. This role ensures that regional assortments and seasonal merchandising needs are prioritized to drive incremental volume. You will coordinate product selection, costs, merchandising tactics, and promotional activities in support of TPRs, sales events, and vendor programs. You'll also manage the input of all deal and file maintenance data to ensure accurate and timely program execution. Working cross-functionally, you'll help ensure all programs align with industry trends, reflect the regional mix, and deliver high-quality, relevant products at competitive costs.

Job Description

• Full Time, On-Site Role

• Location: 2215 Union Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081

You will contribute by:

• Applying analytical and quantitative insights to support annual category strategy development, including support for planning, competitive intelligence, sales data, and syndicated data to identify actionable trends and opportunities to drive sales and margin.

• Overseeing the execution of all vendor programs, including allowances, performance funds, incentives, forward buys, and direct-ship plans, while maintaining efficiency incentives as a competitive advantage.

• Collaborating with the Commercial team and Promotional Planning Managers across regions to implement sales programs and support local events.

• Leading the execution of category tactics and deliverables such as deal submissions, demand planning, new item introductions, and key selling events.

• Performing SKU rationalization within categories and working with suppliers to maintain the right product assortment while monitoring commodity market risk.

• Managing Trade Fund planning and execution (passed and retained), flyer income, and weekly tracking of trade funds, incentives, forward buys, truckload opportunities, and program income.

• Acting as the primary escalation point for vendor/broker planning and day-to-day tactics, including deal submissions, approvals, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Buying, and Transportation to resolve out-of-stock issues.

• Participating in or leading cross-functional planning efforts in support of corporate and regional growth strategies.

We're looking for candidates with:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including comfort working with complex financial data and experience in category planning.

• Deep understanding of financial methodologies to assess costs, build annual business plans, and oversee key metrics such as sales, volume, inventory, and cost.

• A systems-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn new tools; self-motivated and detail-driven.

• Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation, as well as the ability to negotiate effectively.

• Excellent planning and time management abilities.

• A high tolerance for ambiguity and fast-paced environments, with the ability to adapt quickly.

• The ability to operate effectively in both tactical and strategic roles.

• Proven success working cross-functionally and building strong internal and external partnerships.

• Experience managing and resolving issues with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in retail/supermarkets, wholesale, and/or CPG industries.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, approximately 90% field-based and 10% in-office, including regular travel to stores throughout Wisconsin and potentially Northern Illinois, as well as attending a minimum of two food shows per year.

Environment:

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

• Company matched 401k

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business, Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyPiggly Wiggly Midwest LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.