Senior Category Advisor Jobs in Washington, Arkansas

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of relevant disciplines including trade, private sector development, and investment.

Willingness and ability to comply with all Federal or Agency COVID requirements to access Agency facilities, such as vaccination/public health requirements.

Experience drafting press releases and media advisories and proactively pitching stories and collaborations, ideally in a U.S. Government context.

Strong relationships and experience with media engagement and experience working with U.S. and African media.

Experience drafting a wide range of communications products, including fact sheets, success stories, talking points, and briefing papers.

Ten years' U.S. or NATO ally military experience in an aviation maintenance or flight engineer capacity.

Two years of flight line maintenance and production control experience.

Minimum of one year of demonstrated prior professional experience advising foreign military personnel.

Minimum of one year of demonstrated prior professional experience conducting raining for foreign military personnel.

English language (written and spoken) communications skills.

Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

Curate and manage coalition partner database of new and known audiences; track ongoing movement activity in those audiences.

Make recommendations regarding and manage integration of engagement audiences into standing coalitions.

Ability to represent Heritage to other organizations across the country and manage successful relationships based on trust and respect.

Have a bias for action – take the initiative and demonstrate the ability to self-manage.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Organize and host strategic conversations adjacent to meetings, conferences, and events in Washington, D.C. and across the country.

Good project management and training skills

Ability to comprehend and sell space management concepts within the context of category management

Develop and cultivate relationships with Customer Category Managers

2+ years consumer package goods industry experience

Strong syndicated and panel data knowledge

Effective communication skills and presentation skills

10+ years of experience in merchandising, category management strategy, business development, and/or marketing; high-growth operations and startup experience is strongly preferred

5+ years experience managing, training and developing people

Strong data and analytical skills that drive decisions and move the business forward

Must have demonstrated strong negotiation skills

Experience directly managing, or working for a vendor within Produce and Fresh Proteins.

Must have significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning, and overall Supply Chain

5 years of category management experience (Advisor/Category Captain experience preferred)

5 years experience in analyzing and interpreting data and team/project management experience

Lead category management and insights' initiatives for the PepsiCo Beverage portfolio at Walmart

Ensure continual training and development to enhance business knowledge and analytical skills

Communicate insights and best in class results to divisional/corporate personnel, as well as, other Category Management Team Members.

Lead and train Sales Analyst in category management initiatives including business analysis, insights development, and modular processes.

+5 years of experience working with a consumer goods company (Category Management and/or Shopper Insights preferred)

Experience in category management supporting Walmart

Demonstrated knowledge of category management philosophies, tools and processes and proven record of success

Strong project management, organizational, communication and presentation skills

Partner with Walmart on shelf space management strategies, shelf space allocation, new item placement, create assortment planning, and SKU rationalization adjacencies

Develop presentations and present to the Walmart merchant team as well as internal Timex management

Manage complex situations: problem-solve and re-evaluate given multiple perspectives. Be nimble and re-adjust priorities even under rush circumstances

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a marketing, cat man or sales role.

Proven experience of managing assortment Reviews (RR), retailer strategies and projects.

Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

Additional Benefits Information As Follows

Don’t meet every single requirement?

•Responsible for managing and executing special projects demands that are set forth by senior management

•Provide leadership to Category Managers (Direct Reports) and Merchandising support staff (Indirect reports)

•Manage the Category Managers team with vendor issues, credit requests, paybacks, funding tracking, etc.

•Manage product mix, variety, selection, and quality of items

•Review the assigned team's price changes for accuracy before implementation. Assure pertinent forward buys are maximized.

•Responsible for managing and negotiating vendor contracts that generate a steady income stream for the Division

2+ years of Category Management / Analytics experience within the consumer-packaged goods industry

Manage customer planogram requirements, category updates, timelines, and implementations

2+ yrs with Space Management software (JDA, etc)

Ability to understand and utilize category data in conjunction with Space Management software and reporting software

Strong planning/organizing skills; the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Manage project requests and assignments

Strong understanding of procurement process and supplier management

Senior Indirect Category Manager - Remote - USA

Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements for the assigned category

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing practices

7+ years of procurement experience

Develop, lead, and manage supply chain strategy and supply base for Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) recycled film and pellets

Minimum 4 years’ experience in global sourcing or purchasing environment, with at least 2 years sourcing LDPE products

Strong analytical, negotiating, and relationship skills

Strong communication skills to influence and persuade cross functional teams and company leadership

Remote opportunity. Work hours during CST/ EST hours.

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Minimum 7 years of experience in Category Management

Space Management Software Experience strongly preferred

CPG experience required; Walmart experience required

Expertise in linking analytics via traditional data sources with cutting edge capabilities and tools to develop insights into action

Extensive knowledge of data sources (Retail Link, Nielsen, Luminate, IRI, Numerator, Household Panel, Loyalty Card Data)

Experience penetrating, persuading, and influencing internal & external touchpoints through clear, cogent, and concise communication

Hand on experience in Supply Chain management.

Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.

Category experience is a must and will travel and go into the office 3 days a week.

Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category from our client's North American base in New Iberia, Louisiana.

5+ years CPG category management experience

Exposure to retail account management and beverage distribution models preferred

Communicate and engage regularly with National Account Directors and Managers

Share Convenience channel-based insights and best practices with Category Development Managers and regional category development colleagues

Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills

Experience in VIP Karma and iDig is preferred

Salary: $72,870-$114,510 (actual pay will vary based on candidate qualifications & experience)

Minimum 5 years experience in global sourcing or purchasing environment, with at least 2 years sourcing LDPE products.

Strong analytical, negotiating, and relationship skills.

Strong communication skills to influence and persuade cross-functional teams and company leadership.

Sourcing and procuring Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) recycled film and pellets.

Sourcing and securing new suppliers, building relationships, and executing the sourcing strategy.

Strong category management & marketing experience

Manage suppliers as it relates to new product launches & distributions, ongoing inventory planning for weekly store needs and major promotions.

Solid retail experience & understanding

Extensive experience in developing & working with data, analysis, and reporting solutions.

Experience in deriving actions & recommendations from data analysis and consumer insights

High level of technical skills in Microsoft Office and other data analysis tools

Conduct regular technology reviews to Executive staff and management.

Own the supplier performance management of their respective commodities, which includes key delivery, quality, cost, and innovation metrics.

Collaborate internally, negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems, and advance new supplier or product offerings.

Manage and lead the operations effort of developing new and adaptations of existing technologies for Anduril.

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

Previous experience collaborating with outsourced manufacturing partners.

5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience

Experience as a product manager or owner

Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

Experience with end to end product delivery

Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights

2-3 years of experience in sales or category management within the retail consumer packaged goods.

Demonstrated success in category management or sales, including experience leading customer presentations

Good communication skills (both verbal and written); presentation experience preferred

Experience in the fresh-cut industry preferred.

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Travel to customer meetings, as needed and as requested.

· You have 8 + years leadership and management experience.

· Provide ongoing leadership and project management to oversee progress on implementation.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

· You have experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives

The Team You’ll Work With:

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Division of Global HIV & Tuberculosis, Special Initiatives Branch (SPIN)

8/14/2023 12:00:00 AM to 8/17/2023 11:59:59 PM

CDC HELPDESK 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta GA US 30333

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), The public

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Minimum of 8 years' experience within Grocery or CPG businesses with at least 5 of those years in a leadership position.

Develop and Oversee Merchandise & Assortment Strategy

A bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing from a four-year college or university, MBA preferred.

The position will be hybrid and could be based in any of our division office locations.

What you will be doing

You have excellent communication, writing, research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, time-management and multi-tasking skills.

Provide ongoing leadership and project management to oversee progress on implementation.

You have experience leading and managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced setting.

You are skilled in building strong coalitions and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

You are knowledgeable about New York City’s diverse communities.

Lead and/or support other key initiatives that are priorities for the administration, especially in relation to young people and their families.

Develop and maintain best-in-class cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners through understanding interdependencies, proactive communication, and project management

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in an analytical and strategic data-driven role. Experience in CPG and/or Retail is a plus

Advanced experience with syndicated data (Circana/Nielsen) is a necessity

Excellent communicator and storyteller with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office Business Suite (PowerPoint/Excel) and Google Suite

Passion to work with data and the ability to synthesize complex data from various sources

10+ years of experience in merchandising, category management strategy, business development, and/or marketing; high-growth operations and startup experience is strongly preferred

5+ years experience managing, training and developing people

Strong data and analytical skills that drive decisions and move the business forward

Must have demonstrated strong negotiation skills

Experience directly managing, or working for a vendor within Produce and Fresh Proteins.

Must have significant knowledge of Merchandising, Financial Planning, and overall Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

Data Analysis and Reporting; utilize procurement tools and systems to generate reports, analyze procurement data, and provide insights to optimize decision-making

Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Familiarity with solar equipment (PV Modules, BESS, and Inverters)

Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Work cross-functionally with Category Management, Business Planning, Merch, Finance, Operations and Marketing teams

Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus.

Project management experience is a plus.

Bachelor's Degree (Required) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.

Manage ECP timelines and set agenda for regular alignment meetings with cross-functional leadership team

Minimum of 5-7 years of broad CPG, Category Management, and Shopper Insights experience

Strong category management and project management skills

Project management skills, ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

Customer development experience/skill leading customer engagements across multiple levels within customer

Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary

Working knowledge of syndicated data via IRI and/or Nielsen required. Will work with several data sources in the role