Senior Manager of Category Management - Digital

Location: St Paul, Minnesota, United States; flexible workplace with work performed in both office and remote settings. Travel: 10%.

Salary: $123,200.00–$164,333.33 per year.

Company

A people-first, results-driven organization focused on employee growth, continuous advancement, and collaboration.

What you will do

• Develop and execute end-to-end digital category strategies, operating plans, and roadmaps covering assortment, pricing, promotions, and omnichannel merchandising.
• Oversee sourcing, RFIs/RFPs, supplier relationships, risk analysis, competitive pricing, service levels, and supplier governance.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including innovation, product introductions, adoption monitoring, and rationalization decisions.
• Track category performance through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and analytics, translating insights into actions that improve sales, profitability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and vendor partners to deliver category strategies and measurable business outcomes.
• Improve category management processes, tools, workflows, and team capabilities while supporting recruiting, onboarding, and organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in category management, sourcing, or procurement.
• At least 3 years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience with category trends, regulatory considerations, supply chain dynamics, market analysis, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen, with strong sourcing, negotiation, communication, project leadership, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to develop team capabilities, prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and lead process improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first, always advancing, and results-driven work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with an integrated wellness program.
• 401(k) matching retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, floating holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Educational assistance, paid parental and adoption leave, employee assistance, and employee discounts.