Senior Category Manager (CPG-POGs)

This #Hybrid role requires 3 days a week in the office and is open to candidates #Anywhere in the U.S. 

This role includes approximately 25% focus on planogram development, involving detailed assortment analysis to uncover opportunities for optimization and innovation. 

You’ll also develop and present selling strategies, provide analytical support, and evaluate the impact of category decisions for a major manufacturer.  It also requires travel for client engagements and leadership meetings.

• Conduct detailed assortment analysis to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Independently develop and recommend shelving and POG strategies aligned with customer and category goals Analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategy and objectives. 
• Experience using technical software: EYC, SymphonyAI, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator,  Market6 & Stratum, Blue Yonder or Apollo software. 
• Participate in the category review process, working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.
• Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
• Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become trusted advisors.
• Build and present solid sales stories using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues. 
• Maintain connectivity with clients to ensure understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.
• Provide follow-up and summarize results; Submit success stories & attend sales calls.  

 

 

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Category Management Certification (preferred)
• Related work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

•  3-5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of Power BI, would be a strong asset.
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions.
• Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
• Communicates clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
• Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
• Recognize problems and issues and identify the information needed to diagnose.
• Demonstrate drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
• Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

Physical Abilities

• Seeing 
• Color Perception 
• Touching 

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