Sr. Category Manager, Protein, Worldwide Grocery Category Management

Amazon

Amazon

Arlington, VA, USA

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Description

The Amazon Worldwide Grocery Category Management team is looking for a Sr. Category Manager, Protein, who will play a critical role developing category goals, strategies, and assortment tailored to our customers in the complex and growing Protein category. They will be responsible for multiple facets of our multi-channel retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, program management, trade planning, sourcing) including identifying growth opportunities within our Center Store Frozen space, executing category resets, and delivering business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotions. They will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business.

Key job responsibilities
• Strategy & Innovation: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute seasonal strategies that align with our business goals.
• Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our multi-channel grocery business. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting.
• Pricing & Promotion: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events.
• Item Management: Maintain accurate item level data that adhere to regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Instock, Operations, Trade Planning, Demand Planning and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
• Dive Deep & Test and Learn: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings.
• Brand Advocacy: Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally.
• Mentorship: Share your knowledge and experience by coaching new team members. Be a resource for the wider team on category management best practices.