Category Management Associate

3 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Full time
About the Role

As a Category Management Associate at S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., you will play a key role in collaborating with the retailer to develop and implement strategy at Target to drive category performance objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of category management principles and the ability to analyze data to inform business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide retailer-specific insights and recommendations based on data analyses and market research from a broad range of sources with a focus on results.
  • Mine and analyze data from sources such as syndicated scanner/panel, retailer POS, and JDA/space planning to create compelling, fact-based recommendations for both online and in-store performance.
  • Analyze and track performance gaps and opportunities, assortment, retail pricing, and trade promotions against competition to ensure Target is best in class.
  • Cultivate internal and external cross-functional relationships and bring creative solutions to grow category knowledge.
  • Utilize category and aisle expertise to provide shelf merchandising and item recommendations based on consumer insights.
  • Build plan-o-grams using JDA software in collaboration with Target.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant business experience.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Experiences and Skills
  • Retailer-facing and category management experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the category management process and principles.
  • Ability to develop and execute an objective, fact-based presentation through storytelling.
  • Skilled in AOD/IRI, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and space management software (JDA Space Planning and/or Apollo).
  • Skilled in pulling, manipulating, and analyzing syndicated point of sale and shopper panel data (Nielsen and/or IRI).
  • Accurately analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to uncover observations, insights, and key learnings. Ability to develop retailer-specific strategic and tactical recommendations and solutions.
  • Previous experience analyzing retailer-supplied point-of-sale data and retailer loyalty card data.
Leadership Skills
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required for building internal and external relationships and working on a high-performance team.
  • Proactive and committed to delivering results in a fast-paced, demanding work environment by fostering a sense of urgency, energy, ownership, and a curiosity to search for opportunities.
Job Requirements
  • Up to 25% travel is the max expectation.
  • Full-time onsite role in Target office, Minneapolis, MN.
  • This role is not eligible for relocation.
Benefits and Perks

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions, and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level, and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services, and more.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information, or any other category protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.

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