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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Department Director, the Category Manager has oversight to center store categories in terms of itemization, innovation, and financial performance. The Category Manager qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. The role is responsible for organizing and articulating the near and long-term strategic vision of their assigned categories and communicating that vision across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Negotiate costs, promotions, assortment, and other metrics with vendors/suppliers for assigned categories of products managed;
• Analyze sales and profit performance for assigned categories and suppliers/vendors and make appropriate business decisions related to results;
• Assist procurement team in appropriate inventory management and creation of purchase orders for products handled through our self-distribution process. Negotiate favorable costs and terms;
• Dedicate appropriate time and effort into innovation of assortment and merchandising for assigned categories. Responsible for driving sales growth with new items and promotions;
• Complete full Category Review Process with all assigned categories minimally once per year;
• Accountable to full financial performance of the assigned categories;
• Provide strong customer service to Team Members;
• Manage relationships with Strategic Vendor Partners and garners support (financial, resources) to sustain the strategic vision;
• Develop Category Business Plans (CBP) for managed categories (if applicable);
• Work collaboratively with all Team Members to create effective vendor relationships establish strategic relations with key suppliers, and manage vendor funding to drive profitable category growth;
• Approve section sizes and adjacencies in schematic plans for individually managed categories;
• Assist with creation of business case for capital expenditures (shelving, fixtures, and store layout) to present to Senior Management;
• As required by specific department work with support staff and distribution center staff to maintain appropriate inventory levels, acceptable turns and good code dating for items purchased into the distribution centers;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience, preferred;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in product negotiation and procurement;
• Knowledge of supplier and logistic systems, as well as knowledge of the federal grade/product standards and regulations;
• Understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices;
• Ability to integrate with local management, be part of a team, and drive business results;
• Ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the company;
• Effective communicator, particularly when it comes to discussing Human Resources/Compliance matters with management or regular employees;
• Must have a great deal of integrity;
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask;
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred..

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work conditions below representative those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls;
• Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus;
• The work environment is typical of an office and retail store. The noise level ranges from quiet to loud;
• Ability to drive and flexible to travel to all company locations as required.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICES

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

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Your role at Clorox:

The Senior Manager, Category Strategy is a critical role within the Procurement Strategy & Transformation organization, responsible for ensuring high‑quality, consistent, and actionable category strategies are developed, deployed, and sustained across Procurement ($4bn+ Spend). Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement Strategy & Transformation, this role partners closely with Procurement Category Managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to shape category strategies, track progress against strategic objectives, and build strategic capability across the function.

The role acts as a thought partner, coach, and connector—raising the overall maturity of category strategy and enabling Procurement to deliver long‑term value for Clorox. This position bridges strategy development and execution by shaping how category strategies are built and governed while enabling Category Managers to translate strategy into sustained business impact.

In this role, you will:

Category Strategy Development & Governance

• Own and continuously improve Clorox’s Procurement category strategy framework, tools, and standards.
• Partner with Procurement Category Managers to develop, review, and refresh category strategies across direct and indirect spend.
• Ensure category strategies are actionable, data-driven, and clearly translated into execution roadmaps.
• Lead strategy review and governance routines, including progress tracking, milestone management, and benefits realization.
• Provide strategic challenge and guidance to strengthen the quality and impact of category strategies.

Strategic Enablement & Capability Building

• Act as a coach and thought partner to Procurement Category Managers, elevating strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Design and deliver training, tools, and playbooks to improve category strategy development and execution.
• Share best practices, external benchmarks, and leading-edge thinking from procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Support change management efforts to embed strategic ways of working across the Procurement organization.
• Support adoption of new tools, processes, and transformation initiatives within the Procurement function.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure category strategies reflect business needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare clear, compelling strategic materials and presentations for senior leadership forums.
• Influence to drive alignment and decision-making across a matrixed organization.

Insights, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage internal data and external market intelligence to inform category strategy development.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across supply markets and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve category strategy effectiveness and execution rigor.

What we look for:

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in management consulting, procurement, supply chain, or strategy roles.
• Experience at a top-tier or well-regarded consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, LEK), ideally focused on procurement or supply chain strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
• Strategic Mindset: Able to see the big picture while structuring complex problems into clear, actionable strategies.
• Influence & Collaboration: Builds trust quickly and influences outcomes without formal authority.
• Capability Builder: Passionate about teaching, coaching, and raising the performance of others.
• Results Orientation: Focused on translating strategy into measurable impact.
• Learning Agility: Curious, adaptable, and continuously seeking better ways of working.
• Demonstrated experience developing and driving strategies, frameworks, or operating models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
• Experience coaching or enabling teams rather than owning day-to-day execution.
• Exposure to CPG, manufacturing, or complex global supply environments.
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills.
• Change management or transformation experience

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

About Us

We are a design-driven housewares company creating innovative kitchenware, hydration, and everyday home products for top retailers and independent shops worldwide. Our team combines product innovation with data-driven retail insights to deliver meaningful solutions that improve category performance for our customers.

We value creativity, collaboration, and performance, and we strive to bring thoughtful, high-quality products to market while building strong retail partnerships.

About the Role

We are seeking a Jr. Category Advisor to support the Walmart business by delivering detailed analytics, category insights, and modular planning support. This role reports to the Sr. Category Advisor and plays a critical part in supporting Walmart category strategy through data analysis, reporting, and shelf optimization initiatives.

The Jr. Category Advisor will help translate complex retail data into clear insights that support category growth, improved assortment productivity, and optimized shelf space. This role works closely with internal teams and the Sr. Category Advisor to develop data-driven category stories, modular recommendations, and performance reporting that support Walmart merchant discussions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional looking to grow into a Category Advisor leadership role within the Walmart ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze category performance using Walmart Scintilla, Circana/NielsenIQ, and internal data sources to identify growth opportunities and category trends.

Track and evaluate key retail metrics including:

• Dollars per Store per Week ($/S/W)
• Units per Store per Week (U/S/W)
• Average Selling Price (ASP)
• Distribution and store count
• Weeks of Supply (WOS)
• Item productivity and assortment contribution

Develop recurring reports and dashboards that highlight category performance, growth drivers, and competitive dynamics.

Support the Sr. Category Advisor in identifying opportunities for assortment optimization and SKU rationalization. Help translate complex data into clear visual insights that support merchant decision-making.

Assist in planogram development and modular planning using JDA / Blue Yonder Space Planning tools.

Analyze shelf productivity and item performance to identify opportunities to improve space allocation and shelf efficiency.

Prepare supporting materials and analytics for modular reviews and assortment discussions with Walmart merchants.

Monitor item productivity and recommend adjustments to maximize category sales and shelf productivity.

Support the development of data-driven category narratives that translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Assist the Sr. Category Advisor in preparing customer presentations, category reviews, and modular updates. Work closely with internal teams including sales, marketing, supply chain, and product development to align insights with broader business initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Business Suite is required.

Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools is a plus.

Experience with Walmart Scintilla, Circana, or NielsenIQ is strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of JDA / Blue Yonder Space Planning or other modular planning tools is preferred.

Ability to transform analytical findings into clear and compelling insights that support customer presentations and internal decision-making.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver accurate analysis in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field

2–4 years of experience in:

• Category management
• Retail analytics
• Shopper insights
• Sales analytics

Experience supporting Walmart category management, merchandising teams, or advisory roles preferred as well as experience within CPG, housewares, or home goods categories a plus.

What We Offer

A collaborative and innovative work environment where insights and creativity drive results.

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Hybrid work schedule with Friday work-from-home
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and additional holidays
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

**Contract position**

The Category Manager leads implementation of category procurement strategy, developed in partnership with Category Directors and high-level business stakeholders. This role oversees the execution of the end- to-end procurement process, ensuring excellence in all activities and compliance to policy. The Category Manager is responsible for assisting leadership in identifying workforce planning needs.

This hybrid (2 days in office) position will report to the Agencies and Media Category Lead, based in the Smyrna GA location.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with business or functional stakeholder leads to develop and align category-specific procurement strategies and contribute to the development of a comprehensive annual strategic plan for the relevant category, incorporating category strategies that align with overall business goals.
• Relay insights and market intelligence from team analysis to Category Lead to inform strategic decision-making, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics.
• Manage strategic value drivers with key category suppliers to secure collaborative partnerships that challenge the status quo to achieve cost savings, optimize processes, and enhance overall procurement value.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance
• (ESG) measures, working alongside suppliers to enhance sustainable and responsible sourcing practices.
• Enable Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies, driving innovation with key category suppliers and collaborating to enact creative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver on long-term business needs.
• Implement mitigation strategies to proactively manage procurement risk across the relevant category, overseeing process and policy compliance.
• Ensure effective project management from initiation to completion, managing and driving cross-functional teams to deliver strategic category-related projects.
• Implement opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains, leveraging data analytics to develop long-term continuous improvement programs that achieve strategic objectives.
• Assist with the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing strategy to contract negotiation and execution, enabling negotiations with category suppliers and facilitating decisions by conducting required analysis and preparation.
• Monitor and report progress toward performance targets. Identify capability gaps and assist in developing focused action plans to address workforce requirements and team needs.

Accountabilities

Strategic Guidance

• Drive consistent execution of the Category Strategy throughout internal (UCB) and external (supplier) stakeholder interaction; identify any realignment or revisions as needed
• Provide insights from market trends, competitive landscape and the dynamics within Agency Industry, and interaction with the business, to inform evolution of the Strategy
• Develop and evolve supplier segmentation
• Develop commercial relationship models in line with the business strategy
• Ensure standard frameworks for sustainability assessment within the spend category are populated

Stakeholder Engagement and Process Support

• Independently manage Requests for Information/Proposals/Quotes as needed to support US business needs
• Provide fact-based sourcing recommendation for supplier selection, inclusion or exclusion
• Adept in implementing complex projects with a focus on effective change management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and synergies across the eco-system
• Ensure sustainability is included as a criteria for Supplier selection

Supplier Management

• Strong capacity and experience building and managing collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business need and category strategy.
• Safeguards the KPI’s and SLA’s as negotiated in the contracts
• Supports assessment of commercial performance within the spend category
• Acts as an escalation point for selected suppliers
• Ensure sustainability assessment meets Sustainability targets or flag for improvement
• Identify potential suppliers as Preferred Agencies and facilitate contract modifications to achieve this designation, and support existing Preferred Agencies to maintain designation contracting
• Ensure collaboration with Legal and other internal departments when needed for contract completion
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers
• Ensures risk management strategies are embedded into contracts (when applicable)
• Ensure sustainability is embedded into contracts
• Share and support plans for commercial risk contingencies

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in strategic Procurement roles
• Relevant experience with Agencies (Creative, Medical Communications, Media) or Marketing Category
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
• Tactical expertise in category management, including market
• analysis, cost and financial assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and robust relationship-building across a matrixed organization.
• Able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment, operating in a cross-functional organization
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting business relationships
• Project management: overlapping tasks, projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Adept in drafting, negotiating, reviewing and managing contracts; understanding of relevant legal terms and business risks or implications
• Familiarity with procurement and finance tools and platforms [SAP/Ariba, PowerBI, Globality, Icertis (contracts)]
• Proficient in Category data/spend analysis and forecasting, market assessment, forward thinking and “connecting dots”
• Ability to think creatively, influence without authority, promote change with internal and external stakeholders
• Embrace inclusion and collaboration

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

The Category Development Manager (CDM) - Family Care is responsible for translating category management principles into action through data analytics and consumer/shopper insights. This position requires the individual to work directly supporting & building relationships with the Walmart customer team, to develop and execute category growth strategies, leveraging a broad and complex variety of data, tools and insights. The individual will provide high quality insights and analysis, leading to actionable assortment, shelving, and merchandising recommendations - in a timely and professional manner that exceeds the stakeholders' needs and expectations.

In this role, you will:

• Become a subject matter expert in assigned category and provide thought leadership to customer.
• Filter through several data sources to build strategies that drive superior results.
• Perform strategic competitive analyses by category and brand to capture trends, opportunities and challenges for core business areas.
• Develop strategic business plans, vision, tactics and strategies for achieving category growth.
• Stay current on consumer trends for various retail channels.
• Use knowledge of shopper and consumer to recommend optimal category assortments, flows, adjacencies, cross merch opportunities, etc.
• Monitor channel shifting and the associated trends reflected in the marketplace.
• Form perspective on omni-channel purchasing behaviors (e.g. Brick & Mortar vs Ecommerce, Delivery, Pickup, etc.)
• Understand how online purchase behaviors differ from those in-store and how we can capitalize on those differences.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in business/marketing or related field)
• 4+ years of experience with a leading CPG company (Category Management, Shopper Insights, Sales or related position).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Category Management philosophies, tools and processes and proven record of success.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience transforming multiple sources of data into actionable insights for Category Growth.
• Experience using Walmart Luminate data & Syndicated data sources such as Nielsen (or IRI)
• Ability to build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels with the customer.
• Prioritization and time management, an unwavering focus on delivering results.
• Ability to thrive in a learning environment, detail-focus, and personal accountability.
• Limited travel: 15-20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as an Advisor
• Experience with JDA or JDA Cloud
• Experience with Digital channel analyses
• Experience working with multiple retailers

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: 101,220 – 125,060 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

#LI-Hybrid

Job Description

The Category Manager, Fresh Foods is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of fresh food products, programs, and initiatives that drive sales, margin growth, and overall category performance. This role requires hands‑on experience in fresh food product development, strong financial ownership, and a deep understanding of food safety and regulatory requirements. Up to 25% travel may be required.

What You’ll Do

Category Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fresh foods category team, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to drive category growth.
• Prioritize and manage daily team activities, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Fresh Food Product Development

• Lead hands‑on development of fresh food items, including formulation, testing, packaging, quality evaluation, and commercialization.
• Partner with FSQA to ensure all products meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational feasibility.
• Support and manage recall processes, quality concerns, and compliance‑related initiatives.

Category Strategy, Pricing & Financial Ownership

• Own the category P&L, including pricing strategy, margin management, cost‑of‑goods structure, and promotional planning.
• Build and manage product assortments that align with consumer trends, operational capabilities, and financial targets.
• Analyze internal and external data to identify trends, refine strategies, and drive continuous improvement.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Lead vendor negotiations, contract development, and supplier performance management.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies, manage rebates, and troubleshoot supplier issues.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to drive innovation, cost optimization, and product quality.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Business Analysis, FSQA, and other internal teams to execute category initiatives.
• Represent the category in cross‑functional meetings and lead ad‑hoc projects as needed.

Compliance & Industry Awareness

• Stay current on legislation, regulatory changes, and food safety requirements that impact fresh food products.
• Develop cost‑reduction strategies and savings plans in partnership with leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of direct experience in fresh foods category management, including hands‑on product development and assortment strategy.
• Demonstrated ownership of category‑level P&L, including pricing, margin strategy, and cost‑of‑goods management.
• Working knowledge of FSQA standards, food safety regulations, and recall processes within a fresh food environment.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing supplier relationships in fresh or perishable goods.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
• Experience managing and developing others preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.

TheCategory Manager, as part of our Category Management team, plays a strategic role supporting HARIBO of America's growth within your assigned retailer accounts/retail channels. Supporting our Sales organization, the Category Manager will deliver insight led strategies to support our fact-based sales and business development teams. In a customer facing capacity, this role will also attend customer meetings with our sales team while working cross-functionally to maximize category growth and drive competitive advantage for HARIBO.

This is a remote, field-based position that requires nation-wide travel, up to 40% of the time (with overnight stays). The ideal Category Manager will have 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry with 3+ of these years in a customer facing role with HQ/headquarters calls experience. Additionally, this candidate will also have a Bachelor's Degree, advanced working knowing of syndicated data and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, SPINS, or other relevant syndicated data tools relevant to the consumer good industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of retailer-specific category growth strategies for assigned customers/retailers
• Deliver actionable 4P insights - Product, Placement, Pricing, Promotion) that directly fuel selling efforts and joint business planning
• Create customer-facing selling stories
• Act as a thought leader in internal strategy discussions
• Participate in sales meetings and HQ/headquarter calls with Sales team
• Build scalable reporting tools and dashboards to drive data-based decision making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Deep expertise in syndicated and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or other related syndicated data tools
• 3+ years of customer facing, headquarters calls experience supporting regional or national retailers (any channel)
• This is a remote, field-based position that requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time, nation-wide, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• This is a remote-field based position. The ideal candidate will live near a major airport due to the extended amount of nation-wide travel required for this role
• Experience in multiple channels of trade (for example: Convenience, Dollar, Value, Mass, Club, Grocery, etc)
• Prior experience in candy, confectionery, snacks, or related fast-moving consumer good

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional ability to simply complex data into compelling, action-oriented selling stories
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen and passion for driving sustainable, insights-led growth
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Compensation

Target Hiring Pay Range: $118,000 - $144,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting.

Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Category Management Intern based in New York City.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY

As an Category Management Intern, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to assist the Category Manager with the analysis of various data to develop detailed reports and presentations for the diverse needs of the Deli division. The role includes contributing to all Category outputs and developing continuous improvements wherever possible. Additionally, the Category Management Intern will collaborate with the Category Manager and cross-functional teams to align duties with the company's goals and values.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis:

* Utilize data platforms to build an array of reports in support of various business needs (Sales, Marketing, Trade, Account, and Distributor.)

* Develop a clear understanding of syndicated data measures. d Distributor).

* Assist in the analysis of syndicated data reports to assess category performance and identify opportunities for growth.

Report/ Presentation Building:

* Assist in building customer business reviews that assess category performance and highlight opportunities for growth.

* Transition syndicated data reports into a presentation- ready format to be shared with customers through the effective use of PowerPoint and Excel.

* Publish monthly reports for internal review with account managers.

* Assist with building customer sales presentations for various accounts as needed.

Category Development:

* Develop a clear understanding of the specialty cheese category and drivers of growth.

* Become familiar with the Lactalis product line and help identify opportunities for growth.

* Become familiar with the assigned account business.

* Support various sales teams and varying customer needs. IE National, Key and Distributor businesses.

* Will comply with all Lactalis American Group policies including compliance as explained by Legal and Human Resources.

* This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

WORK CONDITIONS

* Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

* To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

* This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

* Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

* Bachelor's degree is preferred.

* Majors in Business, Administration, Marketing are preferred.

Experience

* 1+ years in syndicated data experience is preferred, specifically IRI and Symphony/EYC.

* Grocery/supermarket industry experience a plus.

Competencies

* Analytical thinking

* Agility

* Communication

* Continuous learners

* Emotional Intelligence

* Planning and Organizing

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

• Collaborating with Category Managers and Sr. Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets and provides support to Category Management in team in daily tasks and projects.
• Developing category in product assortment, vendor capabilities and category trends and work to curate a diverse range of products that meet the changing needs of Trader Joe's Customers.
• Working with Product Developers to actively diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and develops broker-free relationships while maintaining strong vendor relations to expand product offerings.
• Assisting with Subcategory Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance.
• Partnering with departments such as Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans and assists with planning and executing marketing features for all products including New and Limited items.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for CPG or Grocery.
• Experience buying and sourcing new products while building relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with perishables is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for their assigned Category (Coffee) while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, negotiations, and inventory quality.
• Being an expert on Category trends and seasonality creating a WOW! selection everyday.
• Staying abreast to trends and seasonality within the entire coffee industry while staying informed on commodity coffee costs, differentials, grower and roaster capacity.
• Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Managing vendors to deliver Value on an ongoing basis while staying informed about vendor capacity and ensures that vendors deliver on their product quality through QC tasting and store feedback.
• Working with different internal teams from partnering with Product Development to actively diversify our coffee vendor base or supporting our Replenishment Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Maintaining a Shopping List of needed new products to ensure the Category is exceeding customer's expectations and is able to develop and introduce new coffee products while being knowledgeable about the product, it's relevance to the category and the value it offers.
• Having a deep knowledge of their category and Trader Joe's product diversity.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 5 years of experience in the Coffee industry required and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in green coffee buying, coffee roasting/production and product development.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
• A comfort with retail-based mathematics and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
• The ability to stay organized amid a fast paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
• Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?