Category Manager
4 weeks ago
Position Summary:Lead in the analysis and interpretation of category information in order to identify opportunities and enhance category performance, incorporating both the retailer’s goals and MEC business objectives. Develop business intelligence systems, data warehouse of information, and process architecture to ensure accurate and timely business intelligence deliverables.Collaborate closely with Sales Management to develop a coherent array of tools, reports, dashboards to uncover new trends, gaps and opportunities ultimately leading to more timely and effective business decisions.Essential Job Functions:Expand the use of data as a strategic enabler of corporate sales goals and objectives.Responsible for creating validation process/reporting to ensure accuracy of current reporting.Evaluate and analyze existing databases and develop/maintain integrations to data warehouse.Formulate and provide status updates on project plans and schedules to meet goals/objectivesCreate and enforce corporate standards for data warehouse design and data integrityEnsure data architecture supports existing and future requirements of evolving business modelAutomate and consolidate performance metrics across regions and segmentsWork with power users of the reporting tool to expand best practices for the toolsResponsible for leading the application of category management principles to identify customer/consumer insights to strategically position our client and our retail partners for successLead the development of preparing category management plans and presentations for key customers using multiple data sources, and present findings to appropriate teams/customers in support of business plansProactively help to manage the sales planning process to identify trends and review key indicators; track opportunity gaps and highlight causal factorsUtilize POS tools, shipment data, syndicated data and standard reference material in assisting in the preparation of customer presentations, promotional evaluations and special project workAssist in driving category development principles with key customers to differentiate our client from competition to attain increased distribution, space and display resulting in increased sales and profitAnalyze and interpret information in order to identify opportunities and enhance category performance, incorporating both the retailer’s goals and MEC business objectives.Position Requirements: The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills and be adept at deriving, distilling an articulating actionable business insights from large amounts of dataUndergraduate degree BS, BAMinimum of 5-10 years of Category ManagementStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Business suite, Nielsen NitroStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to a widely diverse audience to ensure information is clearly presentedKey Success FactorsThe ability to take projects from concept to releaseThe ability to develop trusting business partnerships across cross-functional teamBase Pay Range : $ 97,800 - $115,000Job SummaryRequisition Number: CATEG008881Job Category: Sales Professional - USSchedule: Full-Time
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Category Manager, IT
3 days ago
Chicago, United States Dsjglobal Full timeJob Title: Category Manager of IT Procurement Company Overview: Join a Fortune 500 manufacturing giant committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Our company is a leader in its industry, driving forward with cutting-edge technology and a dedication to continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Category Manager to be a lead...
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Category Manager
1 month ago
Chicago, United States Diverse Lynx Full timeJob Title: Category Manager Location: Chicago, IL Duration: Full-time only Job Description: Job ID 302745 Job Title Category Manager Skill Team Skill Skill Type Generic Minimum Experience 12 - 15 Years Qualification Location Chicago, IL Must Have Technical/Functional Skills - Well versed with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Category Management in a...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Chicago, United States Diverse Lynx Full timeJob Title: Category Manager Location: Chicago, IL Duration: Full-time only Job Description: Job ID (phone number removed) Job Title Category Manager Skill Team Skill Skill Type Generic Minimum Experience 12 - 15 Years Qualification Location Chicago, IL Must Have Technical/Functional Skills - Well versed with Strategic Sourcing,...
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Category Manager, IT
6 days ago
Chicago, United States DSJ Global Full timeJob Title: Category Manager of IT Procurement Company Overview: Join a Fortune 500 manufacturing giant committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Our company is a leader in its industry, driving forward with cutting-edge technology and a dedication to continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Category Manager to be a lead...
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Category Manager, IT
5 days ago
Chicago, United States DSJ Global Full timeJob Title: Category Manager of IT ProcurementCompany Overview: Join a Fortune 500 manufacturing giant committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Our company is a leader in its industry, driving forward with cutting-edge technology and a dedication to continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Category Manager to be a lead...
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Category Manager, IT
6 days ago
Chicago, United States DSJ Global Full timeJob Title: Category Manager of IT ProcurementCompany Overview: Join a Fortune 500 manufacturing giant committed to innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Our company is a leader in its industry, driving forward with cutting-edge technology and a dedication to continuous improvement. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Category Manager to be a lead...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, United States Aston Carter Full timeAston Carter is seeking a Category Manager for one of our top CPG clients in Chicago - you will collaborate extensively with product development, marketing, and supply chain teams, ensuring a seamless translation of category strategies into impactful market realities. You will harness in-depth analyses of market trends to signal buys at the correct time and...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, United States Aston Carter Full timeAston Carter is seeking a Category Manager for one of our top CPG clients in Chicago - you will collaborate extensively with product development, marketing, and supply chain teams, ensuring a seamless translation of category strategies into impactful market realities. You will harness in-depth analyses of market trends to signal buys at the correct time and...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, United States Talent Software Services Full timeAre you an experienced Category Manager with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Category Manager to work at their company in Allentown, PA. Position Summary: The purpose of this job is to manage the supply chain for a wide variety of corporate requirements and issue...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Tata Consultancy Services Full timeMust Have Technical/Functional Skills - Well versed with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Category Management in a client facing environment - Ability to utilize analytical skills for reporting to enable strategy decision making. - Ability to work in Teams with collaborative approach. - Source to pay platform (Coupa) knowledge & ERP Platform (SAP)...
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Category Manager, Grocery
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Newell Brands Full time**Job Summary**: The Category Manager will act as the Grocery category expert by providing best in class category and shopper insights and actionable go-to-market recommendations. This individual will be responsible for analyzing various data sources, identifying business insights, and recommending solutions that drive profitable category growth. In this...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, United States Nexamp Full timeDo you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Full timeAbout Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring...
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Manager, Category Development
5 days ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Beam Suntory Full timeBeam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through...
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Category Manager
5 days ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Motorola Solutions Full timeCompany OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part...
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Category Manager- Microsoft
1 week ago
Chicago, United States CDW Full timeThe Category Manager manages a team that focuses on the pre-determined product categories assigned. This role drives profitability and revenue through the integration and development of programs for product and partners within the CDW portfolio. The Manager, Microsoft, Sales Leader, Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Technology, Business Services
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Category Manager- Transportation
23 hours ago
Chicago, United States Kraft Heinz Company Full timeGeneral information All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Job Function: 02 - Procurement Date Published: 29-May-2024 Ref #: R-82903 Description & Requirements The Category Manager of Transportation will be responsible for leading all strategic planning and sourcing activities for 2 + related subcategories (e.g....
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Category Space Manager
2 hours ago
Chicago, United States Env Full timeMust reside currently in Chicago/Chicago Land Area***No C2C***ResponsibilitiesBuild strong relationship with retailer as trusted Category advisor across all areas of the Beverage businessDevelop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sourcesSynthesize learnings from various sources to create...
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CapEx Category Manager
2 hours ago
Chicago, United States Infosys Portland Full timeCapEx Category Manager – Lead innovative and transformative programs to deliver excellent results for clientsInfosys Portland is a part of the family of brands that make up Infosys who was ranked #3 in Forbes ‘World’s best regarded companies’. Every day our team is part of a larger organization that our clients are proud to be associated with.OUR...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Conexus Food Solutions Full timeJob Description Job Description Who We Are Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply...
