Category Capabilities & Space Planning Manager

Ferrero•Parsippany, NJ

51d•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Category Capabilities & Space Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in turning data into actionable insights that shape selling strategies and enhance shelf performance across channels-for both Everyday and Seasonal Confections. You'll leverage advanced analytics, syndicated data, and space planning tools to measure business health, assess the impact of planogram changes, and guide cross-functional teams with your data-driven recommendations. In this role, you'll also help elevate the team's technical capabilities and contribute to building a best-in-class Category Management Center of Excellence. Your expertise will directly influence how we optimize space and drive growth in a dynamic, consumer-focused environment. The position will be hybrid, based in our US headquarters in Parsippany, NJ and report to the Category Capabilities Sr. Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related field
Minimum 7 years of leading analytics and/or category management experience in CPG industry
Advanced knowledge with syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen), including ability to independently pull, manipulate, and interpret large data
Strong ability to interpret complex datasets, translate findings into actionable business recommendations, and measure the effectiveness of those recommendations
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, applying analytical frameworks and innovative approaches to challenge conventional methods
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with planogram software (Blue Yonder/JDA, Apollo, Spaceman) and ability to quantify impacts of space changes on sales
Strong project management skills with proven ability to set measurable goals, track progress, and deliver outcomes on time
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to present data-driven insights, foster positive cross-functional relationships, and interact effectively with all levels of the organization in a variety of cultures
Proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling) and PowerPoint, with the ability to visualize insights clearly

Nice To Haves

People management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing and managing the shelving and assortment strategies for Ferrero's Everyday and Seasonal Confections portfolio as well as future category expansion opportunities
Develop and present data-driven recommendations that challenge conventional thinking, influence retailer strategies, and drive measurable business outcomes
Leverage Blue Yonder Space Planning and syndicated data resources (Circana, Nielsen) to provide shelving and assortment recommendations and analysis across channels
Proactively generate new analytical perspectives and space planning approaches, bringing forward independent thought leadership that challenges assumptions and uncovers untapped opportunities for growth
Integrate independent thought leadership into presentations by translating complex datasets into innovative, actionable strategies that resonate with internal stakeholders and external partners
Maintain the planogram database and reporting to support internal and field sales
Support the standardized space and assortment planning process for consulting with key customers
Support our planogram compliance process, integrating HQ and Field personnel into the space planning effort
Coordinate big data integration with category management data sources
Support and maintain "Category to Customer" tools to enable the field category management team to customize national category growth strategies for their accounts
Coordinate category management technology needs with the commercial IT function
Maintain and continually develop the category management training curriculum
Work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams on shopper insights and consumer research
Enable field sales teams to meet KPIs by developing selling story materials and providing additional account support
Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with trade marketing, field sales, and brand team stakeholders
Support a high achieving Category Management team capable of sustaining the company's profitability, goals, and vision
Acting as a subject matter expert for key data tools (assortment, IRI, loyalty data), ensuring the organization maximizes the value of available analytics resources
Ability to effectively lead, develop, and support a direct report to maximize their performance, engagement, and contributions to organizational success.

Benefits

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ferrerocareers.com/us/en/our-benefits

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