Senior Category Manager — Data-Driven Retail Strategy

Relentless Advantage; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

JLB is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to lead category strategy for Target. You will own relationships with Target buyers and Directors, deliver insights, and drive category optimization through data-driven storytelling and planogram execution.

The role emphasizes end-to-end reporting, competitive analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve market performance and shopper insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 8+ years in retail or brand background is required.
• Planogram building (JDA/Blue Yonder) a must.
• Target-specific Category Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day relationships with Target and cross-functional teams and leads client meetings.
• Owns end-to-end reporting combining data analytics with business drivers.
• Conducts in-depth marketplace and competitive analyses and provides strategic recommendations.
• Performs category and seasonal reviews with templates and custom outputs.
• Owns the transition and revision planogram process from initiation to completion.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Highly organized

Advanced analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tool proficiency

Customer focus

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA/Blue Yonder

Excel

PowerPoint

POS systems

Job description

JLB is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to lead category strategy for Target. You will own relationships with Target buyers and Directors, deliver insights, and drive category optimization through data-driven storytelling and planogram execution.

The role emphasizes end-to-end reporting, competitive analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve market performance and shopper insights.