Top 15 Category manager Jobs in Golden Valley, Mn

Director of Merchandising
2nd Swing Golf —Eden Prairie, MN
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Oracle
- Merchandising
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Category Manager
Market Performance Group —Minneapolis, MN
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Category Manager - Category Captain / Target
Keurig Dr Pepper —Saint Paul, MN
- $130,700 - $179,800 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
National Category Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Eden Prairie, MN
- $77,200 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
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Senior Product Category Manager
Liberty Diversified International, Inc. —New Hope, MN
- $116,683 - $145,854 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Inventory management
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Category Analyst
Schwan's Company —Hopkins, MN
- $60,000 - $99,000 a year
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
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Manager, Category & Customer Insights
LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY, LLC —Edina, MN
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
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Category Insights Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Eden Prairie, MN
- $72,600 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
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Category Analyst
Logic —Minneapolis, MN
- $21.39 - $64.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
VP, Merchandising
Slumberland Furniture —Oakdale, MN
- $232,000 - $387,000 a year
- 7 years
- Travel
- Senior level
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Senior Buyer
AQUATIC SALES SOLUTIONS LLC —Minneapolis, MN
- $82,000 - $89,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Category Management Trainer & Instructional Designer (CPG)
Acosta —Eden Prairie, MN
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Sr. Merchant, Merchandising
Shutterfly —Eden Prairie, MN
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Merchandising
- Office
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Director of Merchandising

2nd Swing Golf -
Eden Prairie, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $160,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Cost reduction by process optimization
Project development phase management
Sales revenue Forecasting
Business intelligence
Sales analytics & reporting tools
Spreadsheets
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
Metrics Reporting
Supply agreements
Managing procurement teams
Managing budgets in a finance role
Bachelor's degree
Sales budget management
Decision making
Procurement cost reduction targets
Profit & Loss statement
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Managing projects
Financial forecasting analysis
OEM
Purchasing management systems (technically supported)
Cross-functional team management
Project planning phase
Cross-functional communication
Financial dashboard metrics

Full Job Description

The Director of Merchandising owns the end-to-end sourcing and buying strategy — from vendor identification and negotiation through assortment planning, pricing, and inventory performance. This role sits at the intersection of supply, demand, and margin: you help decide what we buy, who we buy it from, what we pay, and how much we carry.

This is a full-time, in-office, player-coach leadership role reporting to the VP of Purchasing. You will manage and develop a team of buying and sourcing professionals, own the category budget and annual plan, build the analytics and KPI framework the team is measured against, and lead cross-functional projects from scope through launch.

The right person is equally comfortable building a cost model in a spreadsheet, negotiating annual terms across the table, running a weekly performance review with a direct report, and presenting a budget variance to the executive team.

Come work with us, not for us!

2nd Swing is a one of a kind, forward thinking, customer-centric golf retail company. Our employees are highly-valued, while working hard in a positive and supportive culture. At 2nd Swing you will find:

Vast Exposure to the Golf Industry
A Commitment to Total Well-Being
Opportunities to Discover Your Fit and Make an Impact
A Collaborative and Flexible Environment

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Performance

Lead, coach, and develop a team of buying and sourcing professionals
Establish the team's KPI framework — set targets, define measurement methodology, and build the scorecards and dashboards that make performance visible

Budget, Planning & Analytics

Own the annual category budget — revenue, gross margin, inventory investment, and cost-savings targets — and manage performance against it throughout the year
Build and maintain the open-to-buy plan by category, aligned to sales forecasts and financial targets; reforecast monthly and quarterly as demand, supply, and cost conditions shift
Design and maintain the reporting infrastructure the team runs on: category dashboards, vendor scorecards, sell-through and margin reporting, and cost-savings tracking
Translate analysis into recommendations — identify the trend, size the opportunity or risk, and bring a decision-ready point of view to leadership

Vendor & Supply Management

Identify, negotiate, and onboard new suppliers; maintain a diversified vendor base that balances cost, quality, lead time, and risk
Monitor supplier performance against scorecard metrics (fill rate, on-time delivery, defect rate, chargebacks) and drive corrective action where needed
Proactively manage supply risk — single-source exposure, tariff and duty changes, capacity constraints, and lead-time volatility

Assortment, Pricing & Inventory

Develop assortment strategy: good/better/best structure, price-point architecture, breadth vs. depth, and exclusive or private-label opportunities
Set pricing, markdown, and clearance strategy with Finance and Merchandising, and execute cost-savings initiatives against target
Analyze sell-through, attach rates, and category trends to inform reorders, expansions, and discontinuations; partner with Merchandising and Marketing on launches and promotional calendars
Manage inventory to balance in-stock service targets against carrying cost and aged-inventory exposure; partner with Distribution and Store Operations on allocation, replenishment, and new-store opening buys

Process & Project Execution

Break complex initiatives into workstreams with named owners, dependencies, and milestone dates; escalate blockers before they become delays
Drive process improvement across the buying function — reduce manual work, tighten cycle times, improve PO accuracy, lead-time reliability, and data integrity at the source
Identify where processes and systems are breaking down, then partner with Development and Operations to scope, prioritize, and see fixes through to implementation and adoption
Maintain project documentation and standardized playbooks so repeatable work becomes repeatable, not reinvented

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field required
7+ years in buying, sourcing, or category management, including 3+ years managing a team
Demonstrated ownership of a category budget or P&L — annual planning, forecasting, and variance management
Track record of building KPIs and scorecards and using them to drive accountability and measurable improvement
Success negotiating supplier agreements and delivering measurable cost savings or margin improvement
Strong analytical skills — advanced Excel, comfort with large data sets — and experience with ERP or purchasing systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)
Proven project management capability, leading multi-stakeholder initiatives from scope through delivery
Active, knowledgeable golfer who understands the major OEM brands and what separates one club from another; we'll teach the industry mechanics to the right buyer

Preferred Qualifications:

Golf industry experience — buying, merchandising, or fitting at a retailer, OEM, green-grass shop, or distributor
Pre-owned, trade-in, or recommerce sourcing and grading
Retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel background — or another enthusiast hard-goods category where product expertise drives the sale
Experience using BI and planning tools

Physical Requirements:

This is a full-time, in-office role — on-site at our corporate office; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available
Regular use of a computer and phone in an office setting
Ability to thrive in a very fast-paced, constantly changing environment where priorities shift and decisions are made with incomplete information
Occasional time in warehouse, distribution center, or retail store environments
Domestic travel up to 25%, including some overnight and weekend travel for trade shows and vendor visits

Full-Time Benefits:

Employee Programs
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k with eligible company match
Health Insurance
HSA/FSA options
Discounted Merchandise
Continued Training and Development
Work Life Balance

Compensation:

Annual Salary of $110,000 - $160,000 depending on qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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category manager jobs in golden valley, mn

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