Category Manager Growth

Role overview

Party City is looking for a highly driven Merchant, Sourcing & Growth Manager to own assortment strategy, sourcing efforts, inventory planning, and Amazon marketing. The role sits in a fast-moving, growth-focused environment and calls for someone who can connect customer needs, financial outcomes, supplier partnerships, and e-commerce merchandising standards to deliver profitable growth across retail and online channels.

This position demands strong commercial instincts, a highly analytical approach, comfort working to tight deadlines, and the ability to juggle several priorities at once while improving category performance.

Key responsibilities

• Build and roll out category and assortment plans that reflect customer demand, market movement, and business goals.
• Spot product opportunities using competitive intelligence, shopper insights, and sales results.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, including new launches, seasonal ranges, and item exits.
• Work with cross-functional partners to shape strong product narratives and better customer experiences.
• Coordinate with sourcing teams to bring in new suppliers that support growth, margin targets, and innovation.
• Collaborate with vendors on product design, packaging, quality enhancements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Create sales forecasts, inventory plans, and replenishment approaches that support revenue and margin objectives.
• Review sales, stock, and profitability data to improve assortment productivity.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to keep products available on time.
• Identify risks and opportunities through continuous business review and recommend actions to correct course.
• Improve e-commerce content, taxonomy, search performance, product placement, and promotional execution.
• Study site performance and shopper behavior to enhance the online buying journey.
• Work with digital marketing teams to support campaigns, product launches, and seasonal moments.
• Ensure listings are accurate, persuasive, and consistent with brand standards.
• Own category financial results, including sales, margin, inventory turns, and GMROI.
• Prepare and present business reviews, forecasts, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Use data and insights to guide decisions and uncover growth opportunities.
• Track competitor moves and emerging market trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, planning, buying, category management, or e-commerce merchandising.
• Strong analytical capability with a track record of using data to inform business decisions.
• Hands-on experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and assortment optimization.
• Solid understanding of e-commerce merchandising principles and digital shopper behavior.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with business analytics tools.
• Clear communication, strong presentation ability, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Background in retail, wholesale, consumer products, party goods, seasonal merchandise, or similar categories.
• Experience managing private-label or exclusive product development.
• Knowledge of international sourcing and supply chain processes.

Compensation and benefits

The remote role carries a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year.

Ad Populum offers a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Equal opportunity statement

Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Ad Populum and Party City

Ad Populum brings together strategy and growth across a broad portfolio of well-known brands spanning collectibles, costumes, gifts, home décor, tabletop gaming, Amazon brands, and digital marketing. Its subsidiaries are known for creativity, product quality, and cultural relevance.

Party City is positioned as a leading celebration brand, offering a connected shopping experience across stores, online, delivery, and retail distribution. The business designs, sources, manufactures, and distributes celebration products at scale, including balloons, décor, costumes, and tableware, helping customers celebrate major milestones and everyday occasions.