Category Specialist, Spirits

The Category Specialist will work with the designated Category Manager(s) to support and maintain our brand and customer experience by driving product sales through price optimization, promotional planning, assortment productivity, cost negotiations, and product ordering. We are looking for an individual that is opportunistic, customer-focused and that can partner with cross-functional teams (ie. Supply Chain, Planning, Business Development, Marketing and Digital Merchandising) to surpass financial objectives. It will be imperative that this person demonstrates the problem-solving and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Please note you must be available to go into the office in Louisville, KY three days per week.

• Establish a deep understanding of Gopuff’s retail stores and e-premise business, internal processes, and overall assortment specifically spirits categories within Liquor Barn, KY.
• Assist Category Manager(s) in pricing and positioning of category products
• Execute monthly product cost collection process for KY retail stores, executing cost and retail changes
• Maintain weekly promotional planner with retail price changes
• Manage the new item setup process and item maintenance
• Source, input and manage item, supplier and vendor information 
• Develop strategies to drive cost savings 
• Partner with vendors and finance to track and recover refunds and credits
• Assist in weekly purchase order process including invoice discrepancy reconciliation, product information updates and closures
• Provide daily ordering and merchandising support to the store teams

• Bachelor’s degree required (Marketing, Finance, Business, or Economics is a plus)
• 2 years of related experience
• Must have knowledge of Merchandising, Marketing, Financial Planning, and overall Supply Chain
• Experience in convenience or CPG is a plus, as is Alcohol
• Capable of taking initiative, ownership, and accountability for the business
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency
• Must have strong computer skills – proficiency with excel is required
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Must have effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Awareness of our current brand and product mix and initial insight to opportunities

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.

Benefits

We want to help our employees stay safe and healthy! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSAs and HSA plans, 401k, commuter benefits, supplemental employee, spouse and child life insurance to all eligible employees.*

We also offer*:

-Gopuff employee discount

-Career growth opportunities

-Internal rewards programs

-Annual performance appraisal and bonus

-Equity program

*Not applicable for contractors or temporary employees.

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

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Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.