Job Description

Our client is seeking a Candy/Snacks Category Manager to spearhead a high-growth portfolio - confections, novelty items, and seasonal favorites - driving strategy and execution that delight customers and grow margin. This position will have high visibility, owning a top-selling category for a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

What You’ll Tackle

• Shape the vision for a best-in-class candy assortment, balancing everyday core items with trend-forward innovations and seasonal programs.
• Own P&L performance - price architecture, vendor income, promotional ROI, and inventory productivity.
• Turn POS, margin, and supply-chain data into actionable insights at national and regional levels.
• Secure cost, terms, and service advantages with global and domestic confectionery suppliers.
• Run the holiday playbook (Halloween, Valentine’s, Easter, Christmas) so stores receive the right mix at the right time.
• Partner with marketing and store operations on signage, planograms, and impulse-zone execution.
• Leverage advanced Excel modeling to predict demand, flag risks, and brief senior leadership.
• Ensure every SKU meets labeling, food-safety, and procurement standards.
• Serve as the in-house candy authority, coaching cross-functional teams and junior analysts.

Ideal Profile

• 7+ years in category management, purchasing, or merchandising within food, CPG, or convenience channels; confectionery a plus.
• Demonstrated record of vendor negotiation that lifts margin and lowers total cost.
• Advanced Excel skill set (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling). ERP exposure to SAP or Oracle preferred.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discount, tuition reimbursement, and professional-development stipend
• Growth + advancement opportunities
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy the energy of the Queens HQ while preserving work-life balance 1 day a week from home.

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