Sr. Category Manager - Bakery

About This Role

This role involves curating, developing, and sourcing an extraordinary selection of baked items while creating product passion and knowledge among operations teams to enhance the customer experience within Central Market's Bakery department. The Category Manager will lead product development, establish category strategy, and manage supplier relationships for an elevated food retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Curate an exceptional assortment of products reflecting local and international standards of excellence
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies for scratch baked offerings
• Lead the product development process from ideation to execution across multiple stores
• Collaborate with suppliers, chefs, and internal partners to launch innovative and scalable product offerings
• Create and execute a strategic plan for the Bakery category aligned with high-end sourcing philosophy
• Stay ahead of market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal opportunities to drive category growth
• Identify and establish relationships with top-tier suppliers for the finest baked items and ingredients
• Manage supplier performance and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products
• Provide complete execution guidance and maintain collaborative partnerships with store operations teams
• Monitor category performance through sales data, market analysis, and partner and customer feedback

Requirements

• Passion for bakery and expertise in bakery products