Assistant Category Manager - Consumables, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

60300.00 - 132600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Assistant Category Manager role focused on driving innovation with compelling assortments and experiences for CVS Hispanic Strategy Consumables and General Merchandise Team. Responsible for executing strategy to drive categories while amplifying priorities for CVS Retail.

Job Responsibility:

Drive business results by achieving revenue and margin goals
Manage P&L targets including sales, contribution of margin, inventory turns, GMROI and DOS
Vendor management and negotiation with manufacturers
Cross-functional stakeholder relationship building
Strategic planning and category strategy development
Drive assortment decisions through planograms and features
Drive promotional activity strategy, slotting, forecasting and negotiations

Requirements:

5+ years of proven experience in managing edible categories, particularly beverage and dairy
5+ years of total merchandising experience
5+ years' experience negotiating contracts with vendors in similar business models
5+ years' experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives with a high degree of complexity
5+ years developing strategies to mobilize the business to achieve goals and outcomes using innovative solutions
5+ years influencing with and without authority
5+ years leveraging data to support strategic plans and return on investment
5+ years' experience working with a team to prioritize work based on skills, needs, timelines
5+ years' experience engaging and inspiring a cross-functional team to reach optimal business outcomes together
Expertise leveraging MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
Extensive knowledge of retail business operations, including front store merchandising
Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience

Nice to have:

Strong executive presence and business acumen
Superior ability to influence without authority and build relationships quickly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to large audiences and senior leaders
Ability to balance, coordinate, and execute multiple competing priorities across multiple stakeholders

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 20, 2025

Expiration:
November 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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