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.

Job Summary

The Associate Category Manager is responsible for the strategic management of product categories with the goal to drive sales of designated retail categories.  Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations through analysis of the external environment and identification of retails trends

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 categoriesManages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectationsDevelop and deploy strategic category plans & innovative merchandising programs to deliver industry leading resultsOwn the category assortment planning and planogram review process.  Initiate, negotiate and drive execution of category promotional plansMaintain positive trade relations and foster key supplier relationshipsObtain category/product expertise,  in-depth market and competitive intelligence and knowledge

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, preferredMinimum 1-3 years merchandising, category management or sourcing experience, preferredStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertiseResults oriented, strategic thinker, able to work in a team environment and work independentlyExperience with market data, consumer research, preferred (ie., Nielsen/IRI data, etc.)Working knowledge of category management principles and practicesStrong foundation of business fundamentals, performance measurement and business financialsProficient in Microsoft office tools

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsMay contribute to the development of policies and proceduresWorks on complex projects of large scopeDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsSolutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesCompletes work; independently receives general guidance on new projectsWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectivesMay act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $115,500

Bonus eligible: No

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

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/11/2025 *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.

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