Category Strategy & Analytics Manager (CPG)

Trilliant Food and Nutrition, LLC; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC is seeking a motivated Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies, working closely with marketing, sales, commercialization, and R&D. You will analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform assortment, pricing, and promotions, and support retailer partnerships across multiple accounts.

In this fast-paced role, you will prepare category and shopper data presentations, collaborate cross-functionally, and leverage syndicated data platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; category management certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in category management, retail analytics, or a related role within the CPG industry.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and execute category strategies.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (NielsenIQ, Numerator, Stratum) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); Power BI familiarity a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Developing negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, eager to grow within a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Support: Assist in developing and executing category plans that align with business objectives, supporting the Senior Category Manager in translating strategy into actionable initiatives.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports. Support the preparation of customer deliverables for business reviews, resets, and joint business planning.
• Market and Consumer Insights: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity. Use data to inform recommendations on product assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Retailer Collaboration: Support key retail partner relationships. Assist in building customer decks and, for select accounts, present category updates and insights.
• Price & Promotional Analysis: Monitor competitive pricing and promotional performance; provide analysis and recommendations to the Senior Category Manager.
• Forecasting & Demand Planning Support: Partner with supply chain and demand planning teams to provide shopper and category data inputs that inform volume forecasts.
• Presentations: Prepare category, shopper, and competitive data into clear summaries for internal teams; present findings to internal cross-functional partners and, on a limited basis and with guidance, to retail partners.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to support alignment on category strategies and execution plans; contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment.
• Vendor Coordination: Support day-to-day use of syndicated data and insights platforms (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana, Scintilla), pulling data and reports as needed; elevate vendor service or contract issues to the Senior Category Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Multi-project management

Negotiation & relationship-building

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Category management certification preferred

Tools

NielsenIQ

Numerator

Stratum

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Power BI

Job description

Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC is seeking a motivated Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies, working closely with marketing, sales, commercialization, and R&D. You will analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform assortment, pricing, and promotions, and support retailer partnerships across multiple accounts.

In this fast-paced role, you will prepare category and shopper data presentations, collaborate cross-functionally, and leverage syndicated data platforms