Sr Category Manager - Retail Business

What You Will Do

• Lead category strategy development and deliver actionable recommendations that drive growth for both retailer and category
• Translate shopper, consumer, and syndicated data into compelling insights and business recommendations
• Identify growth opportunities across assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, distribution, and merchandising
• Conduct assortment optimization and shelf analysis to improve category performance
• Build and present strategic recommendations to customer stakeholders and internal leadership
• Deliver ongoing retailer and marketplace performance analysis to influence decisions and strategy
• Partner with internal teams, customers, and external data providers to improve tools, reporting, and capabilities
• Lead complex category projects and provide thought leadership to customers and internal partners
• Coach and develop team members, where applicable

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) and 7+ years of category management experience ideally within the Food industry in the US and/or Canada
• Experience with syndicated data and category tools including Circana (IRI), JDA/space planning, Numerator, and space automation tools
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Experience building strategic customer-facing recommendations and presentations
• People leadership experience preferred

What We Offer

• The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually, with eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance
• A competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings
• CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers