Category Manager

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Nashville, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Full time

Job Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its impactful Dollar General Category Management team.  This role has high exposure to leadership at KDP.

The Category Manager plays a strategic role in building a strong partnership with Dollar General by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to deliver market leading growth for the Keurig Dr Pepper portfolio inclusive of the beverage and snacking categories. This individual will conduct high quality analysis and synthesize multiple data sources to generate insights and actionable recommendations, while leveraging effective communication & influencing skills to orchestrate action within the operational realities of the retail environment.

The ideal candidate will need to be based at our Nashville, TN or Frisco, TX office.  The role will have a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office and 2 days works from home on a weekly basis)

What you will do:

  • Develop and cultivate business relationships with key retailer contacts that establish KDP as the indispensable partner for all category management needs
  • Deliver fully integrated consumer, shopper, category and marketplace insights and trends to guide key account’s strategic choices and tactical executions, to drive market leading growth for the short and long term
  • Conduct robust analysis using research, category management capabilities, analytical tools, and data visualization to identify and communicate business opportunities or challenges   
  • Penetrate and collaborate with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the customer to connect business opportunities and develop both strategic and tactical solutions
  • Plan and execute planogram and assortment reviews with key account merchant teams
  • Provide category management reporting, trend analysis, customized reports, and special project work directly to the key account merchant teams
  • Leverage critical thinking and problem solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translate insight into retail action
  • Serve as the expert on all things category to cross-functional team members

  • Ensure high performance results of your team by:

    • Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
    • Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
    • Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
    • Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • A minimum of 5 years of business experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) with a focus on category management, business analytics and/or shopper insights
  • Experience interacting with buyers and internal cross functional partners. Experience with Dollar General preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written & presentation and follow-through
  • Strength in leveraging facts and insights to build compelling stories with actionable recommendations
  • Superior drive for results with demonstrated ability to build indispensable, collaborative partnerships with the customer and internal business partners, across functional teams
  • Capability to develop and influence strategies and tactics at both retailer and manufacturer, vertically and horizontally
  • Extensive syndicated data knowledge with 1010, IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, and retailer-specific point of sale (POS), etc.
  • Advanced proficiency in JDA Space Planning software
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint)
Company Overview & EEO Statement:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity.  We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it 

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. 

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

  • Category Manager

    Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 1 week ago

    Nashville, TN, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Full time

    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its impactful Dollar General Category Management team. This role has high exposure to leadership at KDP. The Category Manager plays a strategic role in building a strong partnership with Dollar General by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to...

  • Associate Category Manager

    Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago

    Nashville, United States Schneider Electric Full time

    Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager located in our Nashville TN location. What do you get to do in this position? As an Associate Category, you are responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions to supply managing casting, machining, and forging suppliers Aligned with the Corporate Strategy, you are...

  • Sr Feed Category Manager

    7 days ago

    Nashville, United States Frank Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs our client continues to expand its presence in the Feed industry, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Category Manager to lead our Feed category team. This role will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth, optimize profitability, and exceed customer expectations within...

  • Senior Category Manager

    Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 1 week ago

    Nashville, TN, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Full time

    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its impactful Dollar General Category Management team. The Category Manager plays a strategic role in building a strong partnership with Dollar General by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to deliver market leading growth for the Keurig Dr...

  • Associate Category Manager

    Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago

    Nashville, United States Schneider Electric Full time

    Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager in Thermoset and Thermoplastics, located in our Nashville TN location. What do you get to do in this position? As an Associate Category, you are responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions to supply managing casting, machining, and forging suppliers Aligned with...

  • Associate Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Nashville, United States Schneider Electric Full time

    Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager for Non Ferrous Metals located in our Nashville TN location. What do you get to do in this position? As an Associate Category, you are responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions of strategic plastic molding suppliers Aligned with the Corporate Strategy, you are...

  • Associate Category Manager

    Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago

    Nashville, United States Schneider Electric Full time

    Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Associate Category Manager for Non Ferrous Metals located in our Nashville TN location. What do you get to do in this position? As an Associate Category, you are responsible to ensure the best Quality, Cost and Delivery Conditions of strategic plastic molding suppliers Aligned with the Corporate Strategy, you are...

  • Global Supplier Manager

    Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 6 days ago

    Nashville, United States Schneider Electric Full time

    The Global Supplier Manager for Electrical/Electronic (EE) components is a crucial role within the Global Supply Chain EE/PCBA market, focusing on Connectors, Conductors, and Cable assembly parts for Schneider Electric. As part of the core team of the category management group, the role involves managing supplier relationships and key performance metrics,...

  • Senior Business Product Manager

    Found in: beBee S US - 7 days ago

    Nashville, United States Bridgestone Americas Full time

    Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job Category Sales & Marketing Position Summary We are seeking a Product Manager like you to join our growing Mobility Solutions team!This role will...

  • Senior Business Product Manager

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Bridgestone Americas Full time

    Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Job Category Sales & Marketing Position Summary We are seeking a Product Manager like you to join our growing Mobility Solutions teamThis role will...

  • Director of Procurement

    4 days ago

    Nashville, United States Gibson Brands Full time

    Gibson, the leading guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for nearly 130 years. In addition to Gibson, our brands include iconic names like Epiphone, Kramer, Mesa Boogie and KRK Systems. Gibson Brands is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with operations in Europe, Japan and China, and distribution...

  • Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Nashville, United States Alfred Williams Full time

    Job DetailsLevel Undisclosed Job Location Nashville Showroom - Nashville, TN Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Level Undisclosed Salary Range Undisclosed Travel Percentage Some Travel Job Shift Undisclosed Job Category Management Description Alfred Williams & Company is looking for a Project Manager to plan, direct and coordinate...

  • Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Nashville, United States Alfred Williams Full time

    Job DetailsLevel Undisclosed Job Location Nashville Showroom - Nashville, TN Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Level Undisclosed Salary Range Undisclosed Travel Percentage Some Travel Job Shift Undisclosed Job Category Management Description Alfred Williams & Company is looking for a Project Manager to plan, direct and coordinate customer...

  • Branch Manager

    1 week ago

    Nashville, United States CareerBuilder Full time

    ** Branch Manager** **Job Category****:** Branch Staff **Requisition Number****:** BRANC002591 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** **Were a growing company with a footprint that spans the country** * 4,000 Employees coast to coast * 60 Locations in 25 states * 25+ Years in business * $200M in annual sales With a strong, stable foundation, you...

  • Construction Project Manager

    7 days ago

    Nashville, United States Fisk University Full time

    Job DetailsLevel Experienced Job Location Fisk University - Nashville, TN Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Category Construction Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Construction Project Manager for Facilities will manage, and control all assigned projects from "start to finish" and operate within all facets of the process. The...

  • Credit Manager Trainee

    12 hours ago

    Nashville, United States Farmers Home Furniture Full time

    ** Credit Manager Trainee** **Job Category****:** CMT **Requisition Number****:** CREDI013845 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** **About Farmers home Furniture** Established in 1949, Farmers home Furniture is one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the US. Our company has grown to have over 220 store locations throughout the Southeast....

  • Human Resources Manager

    1 week ago

    Nashville, United States Service Corporation International Full time

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Responsible for managing the Human Resource and Payroll activities for assigned geographic area by implementation of Human Resource strategies to ensure the workforce is motivated, results driven and highly competent in their fields, with...

  • Sales Manager, Retail

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Nashville, United States Manhead Full time

    Manhead is a worldwide, full service, merchandise and experiential company catering to the music and entertainment industries with offices in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles. For over thirteen years, Manhead has succeeded as one of the leading, independently owned music/entertainment merchandise companies, specializing in touring, e-commerce, creative,...

  • Administrative Services Manager

    3 days ago

    Nashville, United States Novalink Solutions LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness, Early Childhood Initiatives section is hiring an Administrative Services Manager in Nashville, Tennessee. will be responsible for all aspects of planning the annual Evidence Based Home Visiting Summit, including but not limited to:• Identifying...

  • Manager/Backoff Systems

    13 hours ago

    Nashville, United States SPB Hospitality Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManager/Backoff System Role and Responsibilities:Active Crunch Time Administration and restaurant support including but not limited to: o Account creation and password supportNew user set upAssigning/moving users to new locations as neededD.O. locations assigned / updatedManager terminationManager Password ResetsTroubleshooting...