Category Manager (Coca-Cola)

Description

You will work #hybrid on-site with Coke, 3 days a week.

You will provide a high level of support for the implementation of Category Management, Analytics, Insights and other related business insights initiatives supporting Target.

You will demonstrate a high-level understanding of the sales trends and drivers that affect Retailers, Brands, and Consumers working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytics and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Leverage Target POS/Vendor IQ, Circana, Nielsen, CKS, Numerator, etc. to analyze data to develop insights-based analysis /projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives

Participate in the category review or line review processes, working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.

Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.

Build solid presentations using multiple data sources, such as syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data, that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.

Maintain connectivity with clients, and attend all required meetings/calls to ensure

understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.

Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor

Provide follow-up and summarize results

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Category Management Certification (preferred)

Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirements

Work Experience Requirements:

3 – 5 years related work experience, preferably supporting mass or grocery channel and Target experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Experience with syndicated data and space management software and analysis related to shelf merchandising

Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions

Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.

Independently manage project plans and assume responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.

Recognize problems and issues and identify the info needed to diagnose.

Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.

Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.

Demonstrate a drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders

Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

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