Category Specialist

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

1-2 years’ experience in retail, category support, merchandising or purchasing

Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookups and experience with large data sets) and Google Suite

Ability to interpret and organize data; interest in learning how to draw actionable insights

Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

Comfortable juggling shifting priorities and deadlines

Paid Time Off, plus holidays

Paid Pregnancy and Child Bonding Leave

30% employee discount

exceptional medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company matching

and more

Are happiest when busy

Figure out how to fix it, not who's to blame

See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow

Enjoy spreading joy

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Love to promote from within

Have dynamic and interesting coworkers and customers

Have faith in people's potential

Make friends at work

Take pride in all of our 5 star reviews

The Category Specialist is responsible for tactical Category Management execution work and assisting with analytical and supplier-facing responsibilities. This role provides a clear advancement path to Associate Category Manager. This position builds core competencies in supplier management, product strategy, pricing, and data analysis through department meetings, training, one-on-one mentorship, and special projects focused on supplier negotiations and category analysis. This position is located in-office 5 days a week at our Central Store Support office (Rockville, MD).