Associate Category Manager 6 months Hybrid - usually Tues/Wed in office; Dec/Jan a couple of onsite meetings

Location:

Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN 55042

•Need space planning experience In this role you will: Drive category management principles through the application of strong data analytics and consumer/shopper insights. Use multiple data sources to develop reports that include sales/share reporting, opportunity gap analysis, assortment assessment, planogram analysis, post promotion analysis, item tracking, pricing studies, financial performance, sales, and other performance trackers. Become our customers' first call for by synthesizing learnings from various syndicated data sources to create clear and impactful category insights and recommendations. Co-develop strategic business plans and strategies for achieving category volume, contribution, and share objectives. Conduct detailed category decompositions and deliver insights-to-action by identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges to core business areas in an extremely fast paced environment. Drive planogram development and implementation to support the Category Strategic Growth Plan. Work with teams across functions (Consumer Insights, eCommerce, Center of Excellence) to develop tailored solutions that support customer key initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree, with 2-3 years' experience in Category Management, Customer Management, Insights or Sales Strategy. CPG experience required; Target experience preferred. Knowledge and interpretation of syndicated data sources: Circana, Nielsen, POS/Panel, Loyalty Card Data, Numerator. Ability to develop strong relationships with external & internal partners to drive results. Understanding of Target's Assortment and Planogram execution processes. Ability to link analytics from traditional data sources with new capabilities and tools to develop insights into action. Strong working knowledge and execution of shelving standards and associated shelving software tools. (JDA, POG Gen, etc.) Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Own weekly and monthly reporting , including weekly category scorecards, pricing, digital performance, ad recaps; monthly Circana share reporting. Support category reviews and transitions/revisions by preparing new-item recaps, seasonal analysis and post-revision results. Execute planogram activities , including product library updates, prefill information, sales-by-store analysis, create and manage planogram folders, and own Shel IQ execution. Support key team and buyer priorities including weekly buyer status follow ups, store walks, data pulls, promotional recaps.

Pay:

$32.00 - $34.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person