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Category Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step but permanent path to U.S. residency.
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As a Category Manager, you will manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising.
Job Description
Description
- Develop strategic business plans for the assorted categories as assigned.
- Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets.
- Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.
- Develop and maintain retail and wholesale pricing programs which achieve specific gross profit and revenue goals.
- Plan product promotions to achieve department objectives.
- Develop and maintain category plan-o-grams and directs retail merchandising.
- Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.
- Manage company and customer assets, store space, inventory, customer profit, and company profit.
- Responsible for inventory management, ad coordination, price/data integrity, retail pricing and merchandising, vendor partnerships, market analyses, and gross margin control.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Store: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge:
- Special Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, and C&S management. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Physical abilities:
- Other:
Years Of Experience
- 2-5: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Shift
Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC
About Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.
Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Job Area: Cat Mgmnt - Retail
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0124
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-267707
Position Overview
As a Category Manager, you will manage all aspects of an assigned line of products including sales, purchasing, pricing and merchandising.
Job Description
Description
- Develop strategic business plans for the assorted categories as assigned.
- Develop sales, buying and profit plans to meet target sales and margin budgets.
- Manage product mix: variety, selection and quality.
- Develop and maintain retail and wholesale pricing programs which achieve specific gross profit and revenue goals.
- Plan product promotions to achieve department objectives.
- Develop and maintain category plan-o-grams and directs retail merchandising.
- Manage inventory replenishment and investment buying.
- Manage company and customer assets, store space, inventory, customer profit, and company profit.
- Responsible for inventory management, ad coordination, price/data integrity, retail pricing and merchandising, vendor partnerships, market analyses, and gross margin control.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Store: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
- Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge:
- Special Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, vendors, and C&S management. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Physical abilities:
- Other:
Years Of Experience
- 2-5: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Shift
Company
Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC
About Our Company
Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.
Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Job Area: Cat Mgmnt - Retail
Job Family: Procurement
Job Code: JC0124
Job Type: Full time
ReqID: R-267707
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Category Manager
Translate procurement credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPSM or CSCMP, and reference letters that speak to your category management specialization. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job requirements exactly, so gaps between your credentials and the job description can stall the process.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Retail, CPG, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 procurement teams regularly sponsor Category Managers because the role is genuinely hard to fill domestically. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify that a company has filed PERM applications for procurement or sourcing titles before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by green card sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate's Category Manager listings filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship to identify employers already set up for the PERM process. This saves significant time compared to screening postings that never explicitly mention immigration support.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer negotiation stage
Before signing, confirm whether your employer covers attorney fees, premium processing for the I-140, and whether they'll support both EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. Employers vary widely on this, and category management hires often have leverage to negotiate these terms upfront.
Verify your role meets the specialty occupation wage threshold
DOL requires your offered salary to meet at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific metro area before accepting an offer, since category management wages vary significantly between retail headquarters and manufacturing companies.
Understand EB-2 eligibility if your role requires strategic leadership
If the Category Manager position requires an advanced degree or involves directing enterprise-level procurement strategy, your employer may petition under EB-2 rather than EB-3. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Category Manager to assess whether the role's requirements align with EB-2 criteria.
Green Card Category Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Category Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Category Manager positions qualify under EB-3, which covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like business, supply chain, or marketing. If the position requires a master's degree or involves strategic enterprise-level responsibilities, your employer may petition under EB-2 instead. The specific job duties and minimum education requirements listed in the PERM application determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Category Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no time limit on your authorization once approved. The PERM process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from labor certification through adjustment of status, but it's designed to be permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B as a Category Manager?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Your employer can file the PERM labor certification while you're working on H-1B, and if your priority date becomes current before your six-year H-1B limit, you may be able to extend your H-1B in one-year increments under AC21 rules. Procurement and category management professionals with an approved I-140 petition can take advantage of this extension path.
How do I find Category Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor green cards?
The most direct approach is filtering specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history in procurement and sourcing roles. Migrate Mate lets you search Category Manager positions filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to the PERM process rather than trying to convince companies to sponsor for the first time.
What documents should I prepare before a Category Manager employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts showing your qualifying degree, a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., professional certifications relevant to category management, and employment verification letters that document your experience. USCIS and DOL both require that your qualifications match the minimum requirements listed in the PERM application exactly, so any discrepancy between your credentials and the job description can trigger a denial or audit.