Director of Category Management
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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder managementData analytics
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in category management or commercial strategy, preferably within the CPG or food industry.
- Proven success developing and implementing category plans that deliver growth and profitability.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience working with retailers and managing category relationships.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency with category management and analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, SPINS).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Ability to travel up to 15% to support retail partnerships and industry events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category management strategies and 3-year roadmaps aligned with company goals.
- Lead assortment planning, pricing optimization, and promotional effectiveness to meet financial targets.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive category plans and ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Leverage data analytics and category management tools to monitor performance, track KPIs, and deliver actionable insights.
- Manage relationships with key retail partners to influence category development and secure shelf space.
- Coach and develop a high-performing category management team.
- Lead monthly business reviews (MBRs) and planning cycles.
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