Category Manager: Data-Driven Growth & Insights

Snack Innovations Inc.; Piscataway Township (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 Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Category Manager to lead category management and business insights initiatives.

In this role, you will turn data into compelling, category-focused selling stories, provide analytical support for business decisions, and manage multiple projects and reporting requests while proactively identifying opportunities and sharing insights with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in category management or related field.
• Undergraduate business degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to develop insight-driven category recommendations.
• Use data platforms to support category analysis and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during category reviews.
• Develop sales presentations using syndicated and panel data.
• Maintain client communication to align KPIs and insights.
• Participate in retailer category reviews and sales meetings.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SPINS

IRI

Nielsen

84.51

Numerator

Market 6

Stratum

Retail Link

Power BI

Job description

Snack Innovations Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Category Manager to lead category management and business insights initiatives.

In this role, you will turn data into compelling, category-focused selling stories, provide analytical support for business decisions, and manage multiple projects and reporting requests while proactively identifying opportunities and sharing insights with cross-functional partners.