Analyst Category Management Jobs in Los Angeles, California

Profound experience across brand management spectrum, including new media, advertising, marketing communications, and product launches

Proven track record of successful team leadership and management, overseeing large teams

P&L management and strategic planning acumen

Role Overview – Senior Director, Category Management

Oversee the development of accurate forecasts for all brand offerings

Manage advertising agency partnerships and define effective communication strategies

Manage monthly reporting and communication of resources

Provide ad hoc analysis as defined by the Sr. Manager of Category Insights and the broader leadership team.

2+ years experience in a Category, Sales, Marketing or Analyst role

Experienced with creating fact-based selling stories

Knowledge of the consumer goods industry including class of trade, customer groups, category, competitive products, competitive strategies and industry trends.

Knowledge of syndicated data (Circana, Nielsen, etc.) and Shopper Panel and Loyalty data.

10-15+ years CPG industry experience in category management, customer management, shopper insights and sales strategy as well as leading teams.

Proven people management experience leading a team and coaching and developing others.

Lead Category Management function and deliver thought leadership and accelerated category growth through robust business planning.

Ensure execution of category management initiatives and priorities including new item launches, category management strategies, training, tools, etc.

Build out overall departmental plans (Category Management) to understand our product portfolio strategy on the retail and digital shelf.

We're excited to expand our team with a Category Management Director. Come join us!

Demonstrate skills for positive conflict management

Partner closely with all internal parties to understand the latest insights and provide recommendations on category management strategic opportunities.

In-depth understanding of Category Management analytics, tools & process

Manage 3rd party data provider (Spins/IRI) ensuring data integrity

Directly accountable for special projects assigned by the manager as they correlate to career development.

Strong analytical skills that translate to actionable insights to further grow and develop the packaged salad category

Provide Category Management Insight to top customers by leading the dialogue with a focus on category growth opportunities.

Develop customer Category Management business plans that integrate with Red Bull goals.

Establish a partnership with Sales Leaders and Retail Partners in the development of strategic plans for category management.

Use a variety of category management tools on special projects with an eye to increasing productivity.

Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience.

Coordinate efforts and communications to ensure all information requirements are met.

Experience working with Syndicated Data

What are the typical qualifications for Category Analyst jobs?

Support teams that will foster achievement of departmental strategies and initiatives.

Responsible for all aspects of analysis, for categories being evaluated, that will support achievement of brand strategies.

Assist with shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product and program development.

Responsible for the accuracy and validation of vendor submitted deals.

Act as the sourcing leader for the category management group

Own supplier performance management of Anduril’s supply base, from cost, innovation, delivery, and quality perspective

Continue to evangelize the value of category management to Anduril’s mission, working closely with engineering and manufacturing leadership

10+ years of experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain

Previously managed more than US$500M in overall category spend

Proven experiences in developing and maturing suppliers in a start-up environment

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)

Support planogram responsibilities including strategic leadership of planogram recommendations and planogram development in JDA software.

Collaboratively work with the retailer and sales team to uncover insights and build action plans to drive profitable market share growth.

Act as the indispensable consultative partner internally and externally, developing and driving key projects to achieve Hershey and customer financial objectives.

Effectively penetrate horizontally and vertically to align key stakeholders on category lead initiatives.

Category Analyst – US Food West

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)

Strong category management and shopper insight knowledge across multiple markets and accounts.

Years of Related Experience: 2-4 years of experience encompassing both category management and shopper insights functional roles.

Assigned as a category management role for one or multiple small-mid product categories

Knowledge of general business, marketing and advertising principles; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Software/computer skills and strong proficiency in Windows;

Prior experience using syndicated data as well as primary and secondary data to build actionable insights.

Manage product codes to stay within weeks forward coverage targets while maintaining targeted service levels

Manage pipeline and distribution center inventory through both soft and hard product transitions

Manage the Open-to-buy process and meet annual plans

Work with Global Supply Chain to define different Inventory optimization projects and establish requirements

5+ years of related experience specifically in the Retail or Apparel Industry

Have managed a minimum of 2 direct reports

Previous experience in a similar role strongly desired (Category Management, Strategy Analysis, Merchandising)

Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, and time management

Work with the team to manage KPIs and P&L financials

Support development of product/feature requirements to grow categories

Knowledge of the online shopping industry, particularly with marketplaces & marketplace sellers

Strong personal presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills

6+ years’ Merchandising/Buying/Category Management experience.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Develops remote team to enhance skills as well as team performance by:

Manage Category Management targets and develop variable compensation tied to achieving targets.

Maintain forecasts across categories and business units monthly and communicate risks and upside to management.

4+ years’ experience managing and driving a team.

Responsible for the day-to-day relationship and proactive management of existing and potential licensees

Input deal memo’s into internal contract management and CRM systems

Manage Marketing submissions from licensees.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work with remote teams across multiple time-zones

·2+ Years of working in Category Management, Market Research, Insights, Marketing or Sales, CPG experience a plus

·Bachelor’s Degree is Required (Business, Food Management, or Psychology Preferred)

·Leverages category knowledge and merchandising strategies to help build customer specific POG recommendations.

·Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written & verbal)

Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and ability to influence

Experience working directly with Field Sales and Broker contacts in CPG sales

• CPSM, APICS or other supply chain management certification.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay/Salary Range: $50.00 -$70.00/hr (compensation commensurates with experience)

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.

• Managed large, complex project initiatives with minimal oversight or direction.

*** Must be able to obtain as US Security Clearance ***

10+ years in CPG and/or Sales experience, Category Management experience

Proven people management experience leading a team and coaching and developing others.

Able to work independently, with varying levels of management and cross-functionally

B.A. Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education

Lead the Sales’ education initiatives to support internally & externally

Previous CPG experience, preferably in the Vitamin, Minerals & Supplements category

Plan and implement supply chain/Business optimization projects/software such as ArrowStream Supply Chain Technology, FoodLogiQ software, pricing contract management.

1-3years college degree or equivalent in in supply chain management, logistics, business management or related fields

You will be an outstanding Category Management Analyst if…

Implement methods to gather and manage category data

Manage pricing contracts to ensure compliance of negotiated pricing through all Supply Chain purchase channels.

Support Category Managers with integrated data to align volumes, available suppliers, in preparation for RFP/RFI

Develop category management/strategic solutions to drive category growth, market share gain, and profitability

Manage, analyze, and develop fact-based reporting tools

Compile and present industry trends, category insights, and analytics (brand/product performance) in key company meetings

Conduct market research and assess competitors

Provide new item performance and promotional analysis (retail ads, featured displays)

Utilize space planning software to provide optimal SKU assortment recommendations

• People development: Invest in self-development for category management/supply chain skills via KP’ Category Management training program.

· 3-6 years’ experience in category management required.

Job Title: Sr Manager, Category Management

• Experience in CPG, Retail or Healthcare companies

· High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

· Experience Source to Pay transformation projects.

2+ years related work experience

Story telling skills using data/analysis

Broad general knowledge of the CPG/Beverage industry

JDA or equivalent Space Planning experience required

o Blue Yonder or equivalent Space Certifications preferred

Use data to tell stories in a format that achieves the goals set forth by the category and sales teams.

2+ years related work experience

Story telling skills using data/analysis

Broad general knowledge of the CPG/Beverage industry

JDA space planning software experience preferred

Use data to tell stories in a format that achieves the goals set forth by the category and sales teams.

Create and maintain dashboards/reporting tools/sell sheets to help execute and track strategy effectiveness

Continuously identify, develop, coach and motivate the talent of the category management team.

Build comprehensive knowledge of the products, attributes, strategies, tactics and competitive trends in the marketplace for assigned categories.

7 years’ work experience in a Consumer Products Goods company

5 years’ work experience in Analysis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Develop key sustainable relationships with category Buyers, DMM’s and GMM level customer executives becoming a strong go-to Category Thought Leader.

Category Management knowledge and experience

Prior sales/marketing analytical work experience or a Category Management internship

Assist Category Management Team in identifying consumer and market opportunities

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):

Develop skills to analyze information from multiple data sources/departments

Strong computer and analytic skills

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)

Preferred experience is 5+ years in category management, data analysis, consumer insights or related experience

Experience in Retail Grocery Category Management

Preferred education is a Bachelors’ degree

Extensive experience synthesizing information from large data sets from multiple sources (internal/vendor/syndicated industry)

Expert knowledge in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Mine multiple sources of internal and external data to derive meaningful insights (internal data bases, IRI, Nielsen and Customer Data)