Category Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Category Manager for its West Business Unit to help lead category management initiatives. The role involves analyzing data, delivering insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive market-leading growth across the KDP portfolio.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CPG category management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with IRI/Nielsen data, JDA Space Planning, and Tableau. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in CPG with focus on category management, analytics and/or shopper insights.
• Extensive syndicated data knowledge with IRI and/or Nielsen.
• Proficient in JDA Space Planning software and Tableau.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written & presentation.
• Strong ability to translate insights into actionable category guidance.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with the Commercialization team.
• Deliver fully integrated category leadership based on insights and trends.
• Conduct robust analyses using research, category management capabilities, analytics tools and data visualization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customer-facing teams on opportunities.
• Assist in providing category management reporting, trend analysis and special projects.
• Translate analyses into retail action and serve as the category expert across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA Space Planning

Tableau

Job description

Category Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically minded professional to join its West Business Unit Category Management team.

Job Overview

Category Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically minded professional to join its West Business Unit Category Management team.

The role plays a valuable role by assisting in providing strategic, consultative category guidance to deliver market leading growth across the KDP portfolio. This individual will conduct high quality analyses and synthesize multiple data sources to generate insights and actionable recommendations, while leveraging effective communication & influencing skills to orchestrate action within the Customer Facing teams.

What you will do

• Develop and cultivate business relationships with the Commercialization team that establish KDP as the indispensable partner for all category management needs
• Deliver fully integrated consumer driven category leadership based on marketplace insights and trends to guide strategic choices and tactical executions.
• Conduct robust analysis using research, category management capabilities, analytical tools, and data visualization to identify and communicate business opportunities or challenges
• Collaborate with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer facing teams on business opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions
• Assist in providing category management reporting, trend analysis, customized reports, and special project work for the KDP cross functional team and key stakeholders
• Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translate insight into retail action
• Serve as the expert on all things category to cross-functional team members

Total Rewards

• $96,800 - $126,000 / year
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match, Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform, Mileage Reimbursement and more!
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A minimum of 5 years of business experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) with a focus on category management (mandatory), business analytics and/or shopper insights
• Extensive syndicated data knowledge with IRI and/or Nielsen
• Proficient in JDA Space Planning software and Tableau
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written & presentation and follow-through
• Strength in leveraging facts and insights to build category shelving guidance with actionable recommendations
• Superior drive for results with demonstrated ability to build indispensable, collaborative partnerships with the customer and internal business partners, across functional teams
• Capability to develop and influence strategies and tactics at both retailer and manufacturer, vertically and horizontally
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint)
• Travel: Up to 20%

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet. We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure

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