Associate Director, Channel Strategy Planning & Operations Cooking Aids & Mini Meals US
Core
Lead profitable growth and channel strategy for the US Cooking Aids & Mini Meals portfolio (Knorr Bouillon, Meal Makers, Soups, Sauces) by translating data into commercial plans and aligning with retailer strategies.
Role type
Senior IC Category Strategy & Planning Director
Builds
Omni-channel and Pureplay retailer plans, annual growth targets, trade investment budgets, and multi-year commercial strategies.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage / Retail Strategy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, commercial planning, financial modeling, channel strategy, data analytics, stakeholder management, innovation planning, omnichannel strategy, S&OP, pricing strategy
Preferred skills
MBA, food industry experience, retail/eCommerce acumen, IRI/Nielsen data proficiency
Technologies
IRI, Nielsen, Numerator
Responsibilities
Lead profitable growth for the US CA&MM business; translate data into insight and action for commercial plans; lead delivery of out-year plans and annual release materials; own channel and customer financial delivery; set and deploy channel strategy; lead deep dive commercial analytics; partner with Net Revenue Management for pricing optimization; serve as voice of customer in IBP/JBP processes; partner with field sales for program execution.
Seniority
Senior, leadership IC