Top 24 Category manager Jobs in Columbus Oh

Manager, Category Management
Cardinal Health —Dublin, OH
- $105,000 - $150,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
1d
Junior Buyer/Merchandiser
Motion Recruitment —Lewis Center, OH
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Marketing
- Merchandising
11d
Merchandise Coordinator
Proteam Solutions —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Research
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
2d
Merchandise Planning Manager, Canada
Bath & Body Works —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $121,000 - $179,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Assistant Merchant
Bath & Body Works —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $63,000 - $83,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Associate Merchant
Bath & Body Works —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $71,000 - $102,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Domestics Buyer - Corporate
HomeBuys, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior Merchant
Express —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Office
Merchandise Manager
Express —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Merchandise Planner
Variety Wholesalers —Columbus, OH
- Remote
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
International Assistant Merchant
Bath & Body Works —Columbus, OH
- $63,000 - $83,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Associate Planner
Express —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 3 years
7d
Senior Merchandise Planner, International
Bath & Body Works —Columbus, OH
- $95,000 - $140,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
8d
Senior Merchant, HCo
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Merchant, YPB
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Store discount
- Paid parental leave
Associate Merchandise Planner
Designer Brands Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Merchant, Beauty - International
Victoria's Secret —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $105,300 - $149,415 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Merchandise Planner, International
Victoria's Secret —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $86,800 - $117,600 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
Assistant Merchant
Express —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Merchandising
- Office
- Analysis skills
3d
Senior Merchandise Planner, International
Victoria's Secret —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $99,400 - $134,715 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Office

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Manager, Category Management

Cardinal Health -
Dublin, OH

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Job Details

$105,000 - $150,100 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Market research experience within retail industry
Assortment planning
Managerial strategic planning
Strategic management
Store layout management
Nielsen
Sales analysis
Merchandising
Competitive analysis
Managing store merchandising operations
Sales volume growth
Mid-level
Product assortment enhancement
Sales data analysis
Policy & process development
Retail category management
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Industry trends
Strategic promotions
Product line strategy
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Merchandising display arrangement
Project execution
Planogram implementation
Market research experience within consumer goods industry
Productivity software
1 year

Full Job Description

What Category Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Marketing is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

Category Management is responsible for cross functional collaboration that helps to deliver sales, profitability and inventory productivity goals by capitalizing on retail marketplace and shopper trends in designated categories. Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Drives cross functional collaboration that helps to deliver sales, profitability and inventory productivity goals by capitalizing on retail marketplace and shopper trends in designated categories
Drive collaboration with cross functional teams including pricing, marketing, legal, QRA, planning, inventory management, finance, sales & operations to meet customer expectations and achieve merchandising objectives
Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations
Develop and deploy strategic category plans & innovative merchandising programs to deliver industry leading results
Own the category assortment planning and planogram review process
Initiate, negotiate and drive execution of category promotional plans
Maintains positive trade relations and fosters key supplier relationships. Assesses opportunities and gains competitive advantage in negotiations
Obtain category/product expertise, in-depth market and competitive intelligence and knowledge
Efficiently assimilates large amounts of information; exhibits strong financial acumen; exhibits the ability to assess sales patterns based on SKU data and other source
Able to quickly assess complex situations and determine the most effective path forward with limited guidance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Minimum of 1-4 years of store level merchandising and retail background, preferred
Experience with market data, consumer research, preferred (ie., Nielsen/IRI data, etc.)
Working knowledge of category management principles and practices
Strong foundation of business fundamentals, performance measurement and business financials
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertise
Results oriented, strategic thinker, able to work in a team environment and work independently.
Proficient in Microsoft office tools
People management experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
Projects may have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $105,000 - $150,100

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/02/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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