Associate Category Manager, Central & West Grocery

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 25, 2024
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Category Manager, Central & West Grocery! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is currently looking for an Associate Manager, Category Management to support our Central and West Coast Grocery business located in work-from-home office in major metroplex, preferably Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Chicago, Nashville, Denver, Dallas, or Phoenix. This position is part of the Category Management division of the USA Sales Department. This Associate Manager should be highly skilled in the use of analytical tools, combining disparate pieces of data and insights into a holistic story, and can operate in a highly effective manner with both internal and external partners. A Day in the Life... Provide category management support to Ocean Spray's business for the Grocery channel, including weekly / monthly sales & category reporting, trend analysis, item ranking reporting, category review & reset process, shopper panel reporting metrics, and special analysis. Highly proficient and efficient in advanced Excel reporting & Power Point skills a must. Experience with retailer loyalty card data knowledge (i.e. EYC, Stratum, 8451, etc.) is preferred. JDA experience or space planning software experience is preferred. Create business reviews and weekly / monthly reports on retailer trends, market trends, category trends, consumer insights, shopper insights, and innovation. Partner with Ocean Spray sales team by developing insights and presentations directed toward generating increased sales and communicating insights. Must be able to create effective data visualizations to clearly communicate relevant facts and insights. Utilize multiple data sources to develop comprehensive recommendations spanning across product, placement, price, and promotion. Evaluate assortment opportunities, performing space to sales analyses, recommending best in class shelving strategies based on shopper and shelving research. Approach projects with confidence; apply creativity and project management skills through ideation and development. Use your category expertise, intellect, emotional intelligence, and pro-active communication skills to effectively partner with key stakeholders to drive category growth. What We Are Looking For: 3+ years Category Management experience, Food & Beverage preferred Expertise with IRI/Nielsen POS are a must; experience with IRI Shopper Sights preferred. Highly proficient and efficient in advanced Excel reporting & Power Point skills a must. Experience with retailer loyalty card data knowledge (i.e. EYC, Stratum, 8451, etc.) is preferred. JDA or space planning software experience preferred. Strong analytic skills with a high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to sell an idea persuasively and collaborate with others Must be knowledgeable in gathering and interpreting syndicated data, as well as consumer & shopper insights to create recommendations. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written Ideal candidate will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, a strategic thinker, possess strong analytical skills, and works well cross-functionally Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance Bereavement leave Up to $300 fitness reimbursement Up to $300 massage reimbursement Employee appreciation events Employee discounts Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.