Candy Category Manager

Candy Category Manager

Location: Queens, NY (Hybrid)

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized wholesale distributor serving thousands of food-service operators coast-to-coast. With a footprint that spans dozens of high-volume warehouses and a product catalog topping 20,000 items, they are investing heavily in category leadership and data-driven merchandising. The Candy Category Manager will spearhead a high-growth portfolio – confections, novelty items, and seasonal favorites – driving strategy and execution that delight customers and grow margin.

What You’ll Tackle

• Shape the vision for a best-in-class candy assortment, balancing everyday core items with trend-forward innovations and seasonal programs.

• Own P&L performance – price architecture, vendor income, promotional ROI, and inventory productivity.

• Turn POS, margin, and supply-chain data into actionable insights at national and regional level...