Associate Brand Manager (Hybrid)

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Brand Director, Nestle Health Science/Vital Proteins is looking to hire a driven Associate Brand Manager for Base Business (ABM). This person will play a critical role helping the team understand the health of the business and identify opportunities for continued growth of our Core SKUs. The ABM will gain broad exposure and collaborate with all functional activities on the Vital Proteins business, such as Sales, Customer Strategy, Shopper, R&D, and other cross-functional groups, with the goal of growing and transforming the portfolio. This position will be hybrid (2 days per week in office on average) to our Fulton Market Chicago office.RESPONSIBILITIES:Budget Management + ForecastingManage annual Brand/Insights budgets and PO process, collaborating with Finance partners on a routine basis around P&L managementMaintain, manage and improve a forecasting model for monthly forecasting process which informs total business demand planBusiness Planning & Performance TrackingAct as the category subject matter expert, analyzing consumption performance data, new product performance and translating findings into actionable insights as part of Monthly Business Performance reviews presented to leadershipMonitor trends and the competitive landscape to help identify gaps in the marketplaceBase Product Innovation/RenovationLeadership and development of new base initiatives (flavor extension, pack size/format and margin enhancement) from discovery and ideation through commercialization using innovation stage gate process to achieve company innovation/renovation growth and profit targetsCollaborate with design and project management on packaging graphics changesREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degreeMBA a bonus!3+ years of work experience in brand marketing or related fieldBranded CPG industry experienceExperience with advanced analytical tools (e.g. IRI/Nielsen)SKILLS:Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications, particularly Excel and PowerPointStrong analytical skills and comfort level building analytical models and working with data to create actionable insightsPossess strong written and oral communication skills, enthusiasm for leadership, and ability to work independently and meet deadlinesAbility to work in ambiguity, embrace change and challenges within a fast-growing companyEffective cross-functional lead with strong leadership, communication, and influence across sales, marketing, creative, and other cross-functional teamsStrong interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and project management skillsTrue problem solver, highly collaborative, and seeks to define and improve processes and programs as you work through challengesHigh attention to detail with critical thinking skillsStrong time management and organization skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projectsProficiency in coordinating across cross-functional teams in a variety of corporate functions including sales, operations, finance, legal, and regulatoryMotivated, energetic, and excited to learn from great leaders in the CPG industryPassion for the health & wellness space a plus

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