Category Manager

Dr. Schär; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is seeking a Category Manager for its Swedesboro, NJ location. The role involves analyzing market data, collaborating with sales and marketing teams, and implementing category management strategies to enhance product positioning and drive sales growth. We're looking for a dynamic professional with strong analytical skills and business acumen to help improve their market presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CPG sales strategy, planning, or operations.
• Strong understanding of retail dynamics.
• Prior experience supporting a national salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and analyzes category management projects.
• Collects and processes market data for monthly reports.
• Works closely with sales and marketing teams to manage product assortments.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related field

MBA

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Data platforms like Nielsen, IRI, or SPINS

Job description

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• Implements and analyzes category management projects
• Collects data on sales requirements and obstacles and develop respective solutions
• Monitors the realization of sales measures and solutions in the market
• Processes market data and disseminates throughout the company, providing monthly reporting and analysis
• Track the Gluten Free Market and adjacent categories, tracking NPD’s and monitoring trends
• Manages the data suppliers: IRI/Spins, Kantar, Spectra,etc
• Presents research data and insights to Retail Customers
• Assess the merchandising of each of our major customers
• Recommend trade marketing activities and other support programs at key customers
• Assess the suitability of the Dr Schar group products for the US market; identify white space opportunities for innovation
• Communicates any developments in the US market with Group
• Work closely with the sales team to manage the Dr Schar assortment in the US - exploiting assortment and distribution opportunities
• Work closely with the marketing team to advise on NPD and performance of key competitors
• Collaboration in planning and implementation of the team objectives
• Planning and control of defined budgets and costs
• Continuous improvement of processes and tools, as well as continuous cost optimization within team and interfaces
• Contribute consumption trends and insight to help derive sales forecasts and promotional spend
• Assures knowledge transfer and knowledge management (Information and documentation) within team and interfaces
• Assist Group in implementation of Category Strategy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA a plus.
• 5 plus years of experience in CPG sales strategy, planning, or sales operations.
• Strong business acumen and deep understanding of retail dynamics.
• Expertise in Excel and analytical tools; experience with data platforms like Nielsen, IRI, or SPINS.
• Exceptional communication skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Prior experience supporting a national salesforce or category/commercial team preferred.
• Limited travel (10–20%).

Voluntary Self Identification:

** Dr. Schar USA participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, General Business, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing

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