Category Manager

Deliver fully integrated consumer driven category leadership based on marketplace insights and trends to guide strategic choices and tactical executions. Collaborate with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer facing teams on business opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions 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 Extensive syndicated data knowledge with IRI and/or Nielsen Proficient in JDA Space Planning software and Tableau Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written & presentation and follow-through Strength in leveraging facts and insights to build category shelving guidance 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 Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) Travel: Up to 20%