Category Manager

Deliver fully integrated consumer, shopper, category and marketplace insights and trends to guide strategic choices and tactical executions Conduct robust analysis using research, category management capabilities, analytical tools, and data visualization to identify and communicate business opportunities or challenges Collaborate with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect business opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions Plan and execute planogram and assortment reviews Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analysis beyond reporting and translating insight into retail action Serve as the expert on all things category to cross-functional team members Building Strategic Work Relationships- Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals Building Trust- Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization Communication- Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message Decision Making- Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Planning and Organization- Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently Continuous Learning- Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application Innovation- Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities Tenacity- Staying with a position or plan of action until the desired objective is obtained or is no longer reasonably attainable Bachelor's Degree required A minimum of 5 years of business experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) with a focus on category management (mandatory), business analytics and/or shopper insights Background within Beverage Industry & 7-Eleven preferred. Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written & presentation and follow-through Strength in leveraging facts and insights to build compelling stories with actionable recommendations Superior drive for results with demonstrated ability to build indispensable, collaborative partnerships with the customer and internal business partners, across functional teams Capability to develop and influence strategies and tactics at both retailer and manufacturer, vertically and horizontally Extensive syndicated data knowledge with IRI, Nielsen, Infoscout retailer-specific point of sale (POS), etc. Advanced proficiency in JDA Space Planning software Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Co-Pilot, and PowerPoint)