## Category Manager Packaging (m/f/d)Bewerbenlocations: Stuttgart, Germany: München (Pliening), Germany: HUN - Budapest - Neumann János utca 1/atime type: Vollzeitposted on: Vor 2 Tagen ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: JR100803Job Description**We shape the future of work – shape it with us!** We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.**Join TAKKT Group –** we are looking for motivated employeesto strengthen our team **as a Category Manager Packaging** to shape new worlds of work!.**Where You Make An Impact*** Create the **category plan** based on market data, competitive analyses, customer insights, and internal performance figures.* Ensure execution of defined category tactics to increase innovation power and strategic fit* Define and manage the assortment, including listings, delistings, product lifecycle decisions, and introduction of new products.* Co-develop the **sourcing strategy** with the Commodity Lead and support supplier collaboration and supplier performance evaluation.* Work with Product Marketing and Brand Management to develop the **category go‐to‐market approach** (promotions, campaigns, positioning).* Drive **portfolio health** by continuously optimizing pricing, margin, sourcing mix, and category architecture.* Generate **market and customer insights** through customer visits, cooperation with sales teams, fair visits, and trade events.* Lead or contribute to **category-wide projects** (e.g., portfolio optimization, sustainability initiatives, quality programs).* Act as knowledge carrier for category‐specific overarching topics.* Conduct or support category trainings.**Because You Matter*** **Competitive** salary and benefits package.* **Flexible working hours** with a hybrid model require **60% office presence*** **Modern office location** with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere* **Career & development:** Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities.* **Support & responsibility:** Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement.**What Makes You Be the Perfect Fit*** At least 5 years of experience in category management* Business fluent **German and English*** Experience in product management in B2B environment in the field of packaging.* Additional experience in the field of transport and warehousing is a plus.* Willingness to travel**Ready To Join Us?** Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – **shape new worlds of work!**