What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Kroger (Cincinnati, OH) position at Tyson Foods?
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Job Details:
SUMMARY:
This position, located in Cincinnati, OH, will report to the Senior Customer Category Manager, Kroger and support Category Leadership efforts by providing ad-hoc category and shopper analytics and developing actionable recommendations to drive category/brand growth. These insights will create and deliver solutions that satisfy both Tyson and Kroger strategies and objectives. It involves a high level of interaction with both Tyson and Kroger management.
Utilizes internal and external research and leverages Kroger customer data to create actionable and relevant insights that can be applied to Kroger’s strategic and tactical plans.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum 3-5 years in category management/shopper insights or similar function in Consumer-Packaged Goods (preferred). Food industry/Kroger experience a plus.
Advanced computer skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong experience in syndicated data systems (Nielsen/IRI)
Experience with Kroger specific data (84.51, Market 6, IRI) is a plus.
Must be comfortable presenting to Sr. Mgmt. and voicing opinion to team.
Excellent planning and project management skills
Strong ability to leverage creative thinking and presentation skills.
Travel: Minimal, estimated 10 – 25%
Location: Cincinnati, OH preferred
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
This position, located in Cincinnati, OH, will report to the Senior Customer Category Manager, Kroger and support Category Leadership efforts by providing ad-hoc category and shopper analytics and developing actionable recommendations to drive category/brand growth. These insights will create and deliver solutions that satisfy both Tyson and Kroger strategies and objectives. It involves a high level of interaction with both Tyson and Kroger management.
Utilizes internal and external research and leverages Kroger customer data to create actionable and relevant insights that can be applied to Kroger’s strategic and tactical plans.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Collaborates with retailer on insights utilizing market, competitive and Kroger trends (syndicated and 84.51).
- Leverages key shopper and industry trends.
- Analyzes category, competitive and market trends (syndicated data).
- Develops and drives assortment and space optimization at the retailer.
- Provides on-going post promotional analysis for retailer.
- Develops Category Business Plans with internal sales team.
- Develops customer Category Reviews and New Item presentations with the support of various team members.
- Develops insight-based recommendations based on analysis of space management (e.g., assortment), sales, distribution, pricing, and promotion.
- Provides ongoing reporting to both retailer and sales teams.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum 3-5 years in category management/shopper insights or similar function in Consumer-Packaged Goods (preferred). Food industry/Kroger experience a plus.
Advanced computer skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
Strong experience in syndicated data systems (Nielsen/IRI)
Experience with Kroger specific data (84.51, Market 6, IRI) is a plus.
Must be comfortable presenting to Sr. Mgmt. and voicing opinion to team.
Excellent planning and project management skills
Strong ability to leverage creative thinking and presentation skills.
Travel: Minimal, estimated 10 – 25%
Location: Cincinnati, OH preferred
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
