Mars (New)
Category Manager (Mars Food)
Mars (New), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Category Manager (Mars Food)
Apply remote type Hybrid locations USA-Idaho-Boise USA-Illinois-Chicago time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: December 14, 2024 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id R116640 Job Description: The Category Manager is responsible for driving category management principles through the application of strong data analytics to develop value-added category solution initiatives and profitable business building strategies. This position will develop and employ category and space management best practices and deliver superior consumer and shopper insights in support of our category strategies. This position is responsible for providing category trends and taking insights into action to drive business results and category growth. As the primary point of interface with the buyer on the advised category, this role will deliver unbiased and objective category solutions for the retailer.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree required 3+ years of Category Management and Space Management experience, Category Advisor experience preferred Strong working knowledge of Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement & Panel On Demand; experience with SymphonyAI loyalty card data preferred Strong working knowledge of BlueYonder/JDA Space Planning; experience with Kantar Rich Mix is helpful Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word) Strong planning, project and time management skills to ensure adherence to aggressive timelines Demonstrated ability to convey information using written and oral communication tools that compel merchant decision making and action What will be your key responsibilities?
Work closely with Albertsons National Category Director, associates, and other Retailers as assigned to develop the strategies and tactics for the Rice & Beans category. Studies and analyses may include, but are not limited to, the use of Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement and Panel On Demand, SymphonyAI loyalty card data, purchase and basket studies, new item evaluation, and pricing studies. Each approach requires detailed approach for organizing and completing such analysis specific to the account based on needs and opportunities. Maintain and increase category advisorship responsibilities through customer collaboration and superior category insights. Become an expert in Rice category leadership principles and retailer category objectives to work closely with the customer to influence strategic execution and decision making on Mars categories. Lead category strategy plans, assortment analysis, planogram design, analytics and reporting on advised category. Drives analysis of shopper, category and customer information and data in order to develop compelling and profitable business building recommendations to our customers. Prepare and deliver category reviews and presentations, including market and industry trends, retailer performance, competitive insights, assortment recommendations, pricing and promotion effectiveness, and category reviews. What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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Apply remote type Hybrid locations USA-Idaho-Boise USA-Illinois-Chicago time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: December 14, 2024 (3 days left to apply) job requisition id R116640 Job Description: The Category Manager is responsible for driving category management principles through the application of strong data analytics to develop value-added category solution initiatives and profitable business building strategies. This position will develop and employ category and space management best practices and deliver superior consumer and shopper insights in support of our category strategies. This position is responsible for providing category trends and taking insights into action to drive business results and category growth. As the primary point of interface with the buyer on the advised category, this role will deliver unbiased and objective category solutions for the retailer.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree required 3+ years of Category Management and Space Management experience, Category Advisor experience preferred Strong working knowledge of Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement & Panel On Demand; experience with SymphonyAI loyalty card data preferred Strong working knowledge of BlueYonder/JDA Space Planning; experience with Kantar Rich Mix is helpful Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word) Strong planning, project and time management skills to ensure adherence to aggressive timelines Demonstrated ability to convey information using written and oral communication tools that compel merchant decision making and action What will be your key responsibilities?
Work closely with Albertsons National Category Director, associates, and other Retailers as assigned to develop the strategies and tactics for the Rice & Beans category. Studies and analyses may include, but are not limited to, the use of Nielsen IQ Discover Retail Measurement and Panel On Demand, SymphonyAI loyalty card data, purchase and basket studies, new item evaluation, and pricing studies. Each approach requires detailed approach for organizing and completing such analysis specific to the account based on needs and opportunities. Maintain and increase category advisorship responsibilities through customer collaboration and superior category insights. Become an expert in Rice category leadership principles and retailer category objectives to work closely with the customer to influence strategic execution and decision making on Mars categories. Lead category strategy plans, assortment analysis, planogram design, analytics and reporting on advised category. Drives analysis of shopper, category and customer information and data in order to develop compelling and profitable business building recommendations to our customers. Prepare and deliver category reviews and presentations, including market and industry trends, retailer performance, competitive insights, assortment recommendations, pricing and promotion effectiveness, and category reviews. What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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