Assistant Category Manager - Seasonal Candy, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Woonsocket

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

66330.00 - 145860.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Assistant Category Manager position on the Confections team focusing on Seasonal Confections business, including financials, assortment planning, promotions, and vendor management. The role involves collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to drive sales and profitability.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute directly to sales and margin goals
Assist in building category strategies for seasonal merchandising programs
Collaborate with an internal team of CVS professionals in Pricing, Promotion, Marketing, Inventory, Visual Merchandising, and Finance
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition
Search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations
Keep abreast of changes in the market
Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment
Oversee other colleagues such as a Merchandising Analyst

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in a CPG manufacturing company, retail organization, or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position
3+ years of experience developing and executing plans, review data, consumer insights and identifying business opportunities to deliver expected financial and share results
3+ years of experience collaborating with cross functional team members, internally and with suppliers
3+ years of experience developing cohesive category strategies to deliver on both short-term and long term goals and adapts change based on consumer/market dynamics
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice to have:

Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
Strong leadership and storytelling abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
Technical experience in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Word
some Access or other database knowledge
Master's degree preferred

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost 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:
September 23, 2025

Expiration:
September 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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