Category Insights Manager - Data-Driven CPG Growth

Snack Innovations Inc.; North Stelton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Snack Innovations, a fast-growing CPG company in New Jersey, seeks a Category Manager to lead category management and business insights. You will turn data into compelling, category‑focused selling stories and support cross‑functional decisions with analytics.

Use syndicated data from SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, and Retail Link to build detailed sales presentations, collaborate on category reviews, and share insights with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Undergraduate degree in business preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insight-driven projects and recommendations aligned with business strategies and objectives.
• Use data platforms (SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, 84.51, Numerator, Market 6, Stratum, and Retail Link) to support category analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the category review process to deliver comprehensive category management solutions.
• Develop detailed sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources to address business challenges and recommend solutions.
• Maintain strong communication with clients to ensure alignment on KPIs, innovation, and other key business information.
• Participate in retailer category reviews and sales meetings as needed.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Business degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Snack Innovations, a fast-growing CPG company in New Jersey, seeks a Category Manager to lead category management and business insights. You will turn data into compelling, category‑focused selling stories and support cross‑functional decisions with analytics.

Use syndicated data from SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, and Retail Link to build detailed sales presentations, collaborate on category reviews, and share insights with clients and internal teams.