Strategic Category Manager - Data & Planogram Lead

jlb; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLB, an award-winning retail consulting firm, seeks a Category Manager dedicated to Target to lead data-driven category initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will analyze multiple data sources, guide strategic direction, and present actionable insights to the Target buying team. Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills are essential to drive category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in retail or brand background.
• 3+ years as Category Advisor or Captainship preferred.
• Target-specific Category Management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages day-to-day relationships with Target and cross-functional teams, leads client meetings.
• Owns end-to-end reporting, integrates data sources, delivers weekly insights and analyses.
• Conducts competitive marketplace analyses and provides strategic recommendations.
• Executes category and seasonal reviews, creates executive summaries and recommendations.
• Owns planogram transition and writing, merchandise planning, and planogram optimization.
• Develops digital performance reports and strategies with internal experts.
• Researches macro and micro trends and shares actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic Thinker

Highly Organized

Advanced Analytics

Detail-Oriented

Tool Proficiency

Customer Service Focused

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JDA

POS systems

Kantar

Mintel

Numerator

Job description

JLB, an award-winning retail consulting firm, seeks a Category Manager dedicated to Target to lead data-driven category initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will analyze multiple data sources, guide strategic direction, and present actionable insights to the Target buying team. Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills are essential to drive category performance.