Category Manager, Home & Kitchen- Eataly Corporate

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

The Category Manager, Home & Kitchen is responsible for purchasing the home and personal care products selected and approved together with the Buying Team. Reports to the Head of Home & Kitchen. 

• Works closely with the Product and Operations Teams to ensure buying, merchandising, and sales processes operate efficiently and effectively  

• Oversees the supply chain process, including but not limited to procurement, production, inventory control, logistics, and distribution 

• Monitors inventory by ensuring the product database, internal spreadsheets, and category product spreadsheets are up to date, organized, and accurate 

• Partners with vendors to confirm delivery dates, quantities, and compliance with agreed-to terms  

• Liaises with the Development Team, project managers, and vendors to coordinate timely and efficient product flow as well as reorders from vendors and Eataly locations 

• Monitors sales, forecasts, and purchasing plans 

• Analyzes merchandise performance, monitors vendor sales per store, and proposes adjustments to meet objectives and marketing cadences  

• Negotiates cost savings and sale pricing  

• Manages stock level in the central warehouse 

• Mentors, coaches, and coordinates with the Sales Team on product information and production decisions 

• Performs other duties as required or assigned 

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree  

• 2 + years of experience in a similar role  

• Experience in a hospitality setting preferred 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Outstanding analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication, motivation, and multi-tasking skills  

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Travel to all Eataly North America locations up to 15% of the time 

The annual salary for this position is $75,000-$85,000

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.