Manager, Category Leadership (Meijer)

Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. General Summary:As a member of the Meals and Beverage Grocery Category Management Team, the Category Leadership Manager uses point-of-sale, loyalty and shopper data to create a clear direction for the category to align customer and Campbell's strategies and tactics. The Category Leadership Manager will work collaboratively with Shopper Insights, Customer Sales Lead, World Headquarter Category Strategy and Sales Planning to achieve Campbell and customer objectives. Principal Accountabilities - Works closely with Meijer Sr. Category Leadership Manager to develops category strategy and assists customer with integrated category strategy development. - Assists Meijer Sr. Category Leadership Manager with strategic and tactical recommendations on the Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance. - Responsible for developing customer specific presentation of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies. - Provides input into joint business planning cycle based on knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, etc. - Develops strong working relationships with category buyers and cross functional departments. - Supports Category specific customer calls - leveraging Meijer shopper card data for Category Reviews, Business Updates and New Item Presentations. - Develops and manages planogram files for Campbell Meal and Beverage categories. Job Complexity Works with cross-functional groups including the customer, customer team, and World HQ resources. Job Specifications - Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's Degree - Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ years CPG / analytical experience Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required - Strategic Insights - Technical Skills: IRI/Nielsen, Panel Data, dunnhumby, JDA Space Planning - Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge - Strong Communication Skills - Problem Solving & Analytical Ability - Project Management - Influencing Skills Working Conditions - Approximately 25% travel is required to the customer & team meetings CSC1 The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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