Manager, Category Leadership

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 Albertson''s and Campbell''s strategies and tactics. Under the direction of the Team Lead, 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:* Ownership of Mexican and Specialty categories including:* Responsibility for annual category review process (developing insights-driven recommendations for assortment and shelving), collaboration with internal team, and presentation to customer.* Owns category thought leadership and shopper insights* Develops new item co-selling with customer sales lead* Develops deep understanding of business drivers, analysis, and insights using POS and shopper card data* Support divisional opportunities and develop buyer relationships* Develop and maintain best-in-class customer and team reporting:* New item tracking and performance* Sales and share scorecarding* Shopper card data (Shopper 360)* POG reporting and post-reset results using JDA* Administrative owner of shopper card data tool (Shopper 360)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: 3+ years CPG / analytical experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:* Ability to self-direct with a sense of urgency and professionalism* Develop and communicate strategic insights from multiple sources* Technical Skills: IRI/Nielsen, Panel Data, Loyalty Card, JDA Space Planning* Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge* Strong Communication/Presentation Skills* Problem Solving & Analytical Ability using large data sets* Project Management* Influencing SkillsWorking Conditions:Approximately 25% travel is required to the customer & team meetings.ACRThe 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 that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Created: 2025-10-04