Hiring: Category Manager, Owned Brands Company: iHerb Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:17:56 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •7 years of experience in category management, brand management, or product management within consumer goods, dietary supplements, beauty, or e-commerce. Experience working with contract manufacturers or in a private label environment a plus. Required Skills: •Own the strategy, performance, and innovation roadmap for an assigned Owned Brands product category. •Lead new product development briefs from concept through stage gate approval, collaborating with Technical and Supply teams. •Manage existing item portfolio performance including revenue tracking, margin analysis, and discontinuation recommendations. •Conduct competitive benchmarking and consumer trend research to identify white space opportunities and positioning gaps. •Partner with the Insights & Analytics Specialist to develop data-driven category strategies and line review presentations. •Partner cross-functionally with Supply Management to ensure launch readiness, procurement alignment, and promotional inventory planning. •Coordinate with Technical Management on formulation requirements, label claims, and regulatory considerations. •Prepare and deliver category business reviews, innovation presentations, and stage gate packages to senior leadership. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of product development processes and cross-functional NPI coordination. •Analytical ability to evaluate category performance data and translate findings into strategic action. •Excellent project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities. •Clear and persuasive communication skills, including the ability to build compelling business cases. •Interest in or knowledge of the health and wellness, dietary supplement, or beauty industry. •High attention to detail and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. •High degree of accuracy and attention to detail •Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task •Operational familiarity with e-commerce analytics or category management tools a plus. •Generally requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in category management, brand management, or product management within consumer goods, dietary supplements, beauty, or e-commerce. Experience working with contract manufacturers or in a private label environment a plus. Compensation: •$77,234 - $112,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!