Category Manager - Category Captain

Keurig Dr Pepper•Minneapolis, MN

9h•$96,800 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is seeking an analytically minded leader to join its Target Category Management team as a Manager, leading the Category Captain partnership with Target. In this role, KDP acts as Target’s trusted, objective advisor for the total beverage category. The position involves being a business and process owner for the long-term category vision, aligning KDP and Target goals. The individual will translate high-quality analysis into shelf-winning, shopper-first strategies and enhance engagement with Target merchant leadership. Deep knowledge of Target’s operating environment, along with strong communication and influence skills, are essential. This position is based in the downtown Minneapolis, MN office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days from home).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree + Category Management experience
2+ years CPG category management experience, including a track record of leading large, complex retail accounts
Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written, presentation and follow-through
Strong data analytics and presentation building & delivery skills
Skill at turning facts and insights into compelling stories with actionable recommendations
Proven results delivery and a knack for building collaborative, influential partnerships with customers and internal teams
Experience with Syndicated data systems (IRI - Circana), consumer panel and purchase data (Numerator), retailer-specific POS (Vendor IQ) and guest data (DOMO - Buyer Dashboard)
Advanced proficiency in JDA Space Planning software building Planograms

Nice To Haves

Experience with space moves at Target preferred

Responsibilities

Build relationships with Target merchant and leadership contacts, cementing KDP as their indispensable Category Captain and strategic partner.
Own the long-term category strategy, setting the vision and priorities that align KDP and Target growth goals.
Lead delivery of integrated consumer, shopper, category and marketplace insights that guide Target's strategic and tactical choices for short- and long-term growth.
Direct robust analysis — research, category tools, and data visualization — to surface and communicate business opportunities and challenges.
Lead cross-functional and Target merchant collaboration to deliver growth, build strategic and tactical solutions, and ensure POG accuracy and compliance.
Own inline planogram transitions and revisions with the Target merchant team.
Deliver category reporting, trend analysis, and special projects directly to the Target merchant team.