Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required., Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative or coordination experience in CPG, retail, merchandising, or supply chain preferred., Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential., Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook, is necessary..

Key responsibilities:

Support item and promotion setup, including pricing and descriptions entry into internal systems.

Manage item setup and ongoing SKU maintenance to ensure accurate product information.

Collaborate with suppliers to gather and update product images and specifications.

Pull and compile scorecards and category performance data to assist Category Managers in reviews.

Job description

COMPANY
L&R Distributors is a private equity owned, high growth company that is the leading beauty and cosmetics distributor in the U.S. With over 400 strategic suppliers and 40,000 SKU's in our distribution centers, we provide products across a wide range of categories including beauty, cosmetics, trial & travel, toys, school/home office, pet, home essentials and other general merchandise categories.

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Category Manager plays a critical support role in the execution of category strategies, ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, suppliers, and systems. This position is responsible for item setup, SKU maintenance, vendor communications, and providing analytical support to drive category performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support item and promotion setup, including the entry of pricing, descriptions, and attributes into internal systems.
Manage item setup and ongoing SKU maintenance across systems to ensure accurate product information.
Collaborate with suppliers to gather and update product images, dimensions, and packaging specifications.
Submit and track Return Authorization (RA) requests to vendors for expired product and overage management.
Coordinate product sample requests to support line reviews, merchandising decisions, and new item introductions.
Maintain organized product files, vendor contact lists, and category-specific documentation.
Pull and compile scorecards and category performance data to assist Category Managers in monthly reviews and strategy sessions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and practices. Promptly report any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate channels.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Provide additional support or perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative or coordination experience in CPG, retail, merchandising, or supply chain is highly preferred.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Proactive, team-oriented, and adaptable to evolving priorities.

SALARY: Up to $65,000 based on experience

BENEFITS:

Fully remote position
401(k) plus employer match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee Referral programs
Health & Well-being programs

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

L&R Distributors provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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