Category Manager Whey and Lactose Job Details | Glanbia

Glanbia plc; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and nutrition co-operative in Kilkenny is seeking a Category Manager for Whey Proteins and Lactose. This 12-month FTC role involves managing P&L, developing category strategies, and driving product profitability. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and must be able to direct product innovation and support investment strategy in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in P&L management and category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy.
• Drive product innovation and investment strategy.
• Manage supply planning decisions.

Job description

Overview

Category Manager Whey Proteins & Lactose
12 month FTC
Hybrid working
Tirlán

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Reporting to the Head of Category Proteins and Powders, the category manager is the P&L owner and is responsible for the commercial profitability of the products within the category. Developing strategy and increasing product profitability are the core KPIs of this role. This role requires the ability to direct and support product innovation, drive customer acquisition, lead investment strategy and make balanced supply planning decisions.