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Disposables Category Manager

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Blue Signal Search

Berkeley, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Disposables Category Manager at Blue Signal Search Disposables Category Manager at Blue Signal Search in Berkeley, Illinois Posted in 5 days ago.

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full-time

Job Description:

The Disposables Category Manager will champion a high-impact portfolio of disposables and chemicals driving strategy that delights customers and accelerates profitable growth. Work with a tenured leadership team in an established and growing company, offering a robust bonus program, work/life balance, and growth opportunities. What You'll Tackle Define a best-in-class packaged food and beverage assortment, balancing core volume drivers with health-forward innovations and seasonal demand spikes. Own full P&L accountability for your categories, including price architecture, vendor income, promotional ROI, and inventory productivity. Translate syndicated data, POS trends, and supply-chain analytics into region-specific action plans that boost sales velocity and reduce spoilage. Negotiate multi-year supply programs that lock in competitive costs, favorable terms, and industry-leading fill rates with domestic and global suppliers. Build and execute holiday and event calendars (e.g., summer beverage launches, back-to-school pantry programs) to ensure the right mix reaches each warehouse on time. Partner with marketing and store operations on eye-level placement, secondary displays, and impulse-zone merchandising. Leverage advanced Excel models to forecast demand, flag risks, and brief senior leadership on upside opportunities. Ensure every SKU complies with food-safety, labeling, and procurement standards. Serve as the resident food and beverage expert, mentoring cross-functional peers and junior analysts. Ideal Profile Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field. 7+ years of procurement experience. Experience managing disposables and/or chemical categories. Proven record of supplier negotiation that lifts gross margin and lowers total landed cost. Advanced Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, scenario modeling); ERP familiarity with SAP or Oracle preferred. Confident communicator who can present to executives and collaborate with warehouse and store teams alike. Compensation & Perks Competitive base salary plus performance bonus. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Generous PTO and paid holidays. Employee product discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional-development stipend. Why This Role Stands Out High visibility: Own a top-selling category in a multibillion-dollar enterprise.

Innovation runway:

Introduce trend-setting products and analytics tools that redefine go-to-market strategy.

Career springboard:

Top performers have a clear path to senior merchandising leadership.

Hybrid flexibility:

Collaborate in person at the Chicago-area HQ while working remotely two days each week for work-life balance.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS