Category Manager
Core
Lead insight-driven category growth strategies and provide data-backed recommendations on assortment, shelving, space allocation, and merchandising to retail partners.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (CPG)
Builds
Category performance, space optimization, and shopper experience across channels
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Category management, sales strategy, advanced analytics, syndicated data analysis, POS data analysis, space planning, modular development, strategic planning, business reporting
Preferred skills
Experience with Nielsen Discover, Retail Link, Scintilla, JDA/Space Planning Software, Excel, PowerPoint
Technologies
Nielsen Discover, Retail Link, Scintilla, JDA/Space Planning Software, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead annual and ongoing category planning by identifying growth opportunities and developing strategic action plans; Leverage retailer, shopper, consumer, and syndicated data to uncover insights and translate findings into clear business recommendations; Drive category and space optimization through modular development, assortment analyses, and productivity assessments; Create and deliver compelling, insight-led presentations for customer meetings and category reviews; Develop and maintain internal reporting to provide visibility into key business metrics and objectives; Partner with omnichannel teams to identify opportunities that improve digital shelf performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC