Category Leadership Manager - Meijer - Michigan

Heinz; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company seeks a Category Manager to optimize product assortments and manage category-specific data for strategic business growth. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and data-driven insights.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years consumer package goods experience required.
• Ability to comprehend and sell space management concepts.
• Solid interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze syndicated data for insights and recommendations.
• Integrate consumer and shopper insights for targeted strategies.
• Conduct assortment analysis and lead space initiatives.

Skills

Analytic / problem solving capability

Syndicated and panel data knowledge

Space management software skills

Project management skills

Microsoft Office skills

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Please Note: For customer connectivity, this position must be located within 3 hours from Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Category Manager can distill insights from a variety of data sources to develop business plans that drive category and Kraft Heinz volume. This position leads all activities relating to optimizing assortment and space management for assigned categories and customers by using a broad set of analytical tools. We are looking for a team member who will be the expert on key Kraft Heinz categories, customers’ shoppers, insight development, efficient assortment, and optimal shelf placement. The Category Manager finds opportunities and addresses both Kraft’s and the customer’s needs through the integration of research (primary and secondary), analysis, insights, reporting and presentation. This person will apply and integrate buying dynamics such as purchase frequency, buy rate, buyer conversion and category leakage to consumer and shopper research to develop business-building recommendations. This team member will conduct assortment analysis, SKU optimization, and build planograms by using syndicated tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draw key insights and business recommendations on distribution, assortment, pricing, and promotion by analysis of syndicated data (scanner, HH panel, Spectra, etc.)
• Develop and integrate consumer, shopper and retailer insights to better advise targeted strategies, plans and decisions
• Use insight resources to prioritize consumer and shopper needs and opportunities
• Integrate data to develop impactful customer-specific selling stories in support of key category business building initiatives
• Liaison to internal/external supply chain in regards to efficient assortment
• Lead broader space initiatives across aisle and store
• Understand and apply best-practice category management process
• Implement Kraft Heinz Foods shelving principles and standards
• Partner with Customer Business Leads in the development of insight-based new item presentations
• Apply the full suite of tools against business issues
• Conduct training of customer teams to broaden their understanding of sales information and tools available for business tracking and analysis

Qualifications

• 2+ years consumer package goods experience
• Strong analytic / problem solving capability
• Strong syndicated and panel data knowledge
• Space management software skills
• Good project management and training skills
• Ability to comprehend and sell space management concepts within the context of category management
• Strong personal computer skills especially Microsoft Office products
• Solid written / oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Employee's Home - National

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.