Overview:Coborn’s Inc. is hiring a Category Support Specialist to join our growing Merchandising team! As a Category Support Specialist, you will assist the category management team to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, inventory levels, communication, and contract maintenance! If you enjoy being an analytic and strategic thinker, you will analyze sales data, coordinate with supplies, and ensure smooth execution of category strategies.The Category Support Specialist position is a great way to learn about the merchandising industry and work cross-functionally with other areas of our business! If you want to explore the world of merchandising through the grocery retail lens, join us today!Duties Overview:Category Management Support: Key success measurables include accuracy and timeliness of category setup, percentage of category initiatives executed on scheduled, and assortment planning to meet guest demands.
Assist Category Managers in implementing category strategies, product selection, and assortment planning to meet customer demands.
Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Key success measurables include percentage of vendor submissions processed on time, resolution rate of vendor issues, and vendor satisfaction.
Work with suppliers to ensure product availability, negotiate and pricing updates are maintained, and manage promotional activities.
Inventory Management: Key success measurables include out-of-stock percentage reduction, inventory turnover improvement, prediction reduction is excess/obsolete inventory.
Monitor inventory levels, track slow-moving products, and coordinate with the supply chain team to optimize replenishment.
Pricing & Promotion Support: Key success measurables include on-time promotional setup, accuracy rate of pricing, and sales lift from promotions.
Provide assistance in setting and leading the execution of competitive pricing strategies and coordinating promotional events to maximize sales and profitability. This includes accurately recording pricing, verifying ads, and ensuring timely and effective communication to appropriate internal and external parties.
Product Assortment Management: Key success measures include percentage accuracy of project data, error rate in item setups, and timeliness of product updates.
Maintain accurate product information, including descriptions, pricing, and placement in stores and online in applicable systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Key success measures include cross-functional team satisfaction, percentage of projects delivered on time, and effectiveness of communication across teams.
Work with marketing, merchandising, and store operations teams to execute category initiatives and drive customer engagement.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Key success measurables include timeliness and accuracy of reporting, adoption of insights by Category Managers, and measurable impact of recommendations on sales/margin.
Analyze sales trends, pricing, inventory levels, and customer preferences to provide insights and recommendations.
Administrative & Operational Support: Key success measures include percentage of administrative tasks completed on time, reduction in processing errors, and compliance with audit requirements/
Manage purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and category-related documentation to ensure seamless operations.
Guest Focus: Key success measures include response time to guest/internal inquiries, satisfaction from internal partners, and resolution rate of issues.
Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external requests; responding with a sense of urgency and guest focus.
Requirements:Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
1-3 years of experience in retail support, merchandising, or category management, preferably in the grocery industry.
Solid understanding of retail operations, store-level execution, product and pricing systems, category management, and merchandising preferred.
We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. What's In It For Me:Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:
10% Employee Discount (for the employee and their immediate household) at our grocery and franchise locations (Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus)
Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
Paid Floating Holidays & 1 - ½ time for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
Paid Military Leave
Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!As a member of our team, you can also expect:
Flexible scheduling - We understand that many of our employees are trying to juggle school, practice, family time, errands and personal hobbies, all with only about 16 hours of awake time in a day.
Recognition - We celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior. We even have an app for that!
Growth Opportunities - We're always looking for motivated, high-potential employees who want to be part of our next generation of leaders! There are opportunities to grow within our company to positions you may not yet even know exist. Coborn's, Inc. offers a variety of development programs for employees who want to grow their careers with us.
Our culture celebrates employee ideas and encourages creative innovations. We're growing, learning, and overflowing with energy. In a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We invite you to join us in carrying out our vision to “Be Remarkable!” Apply today!Starting pay is determined based on several factors, which can include the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, education, and geographic area.retail customer service Part-Time Full-Time Part Time Full Time Hourly Sales Entry level cashier coborns coborn's Pay Range: USD $22.75 - USD $33.50 /Hr. Company Introduction:Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn’s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team!Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods, Sullivan’s Foods, and Kessler’s. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience—both in-store and online—focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.Coborn’s, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn’s Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy’s Liquor, and Captain Jack’s brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn’s Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, Godfather’s Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.
