Category Manager - Commercialization

Refresco•Bentonville, AR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers, as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. The company's vision is to put its drinks on every table, with products distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco is driven by an ethos of continuous improvement, innovation, and a passion for tackling new challenges. This role is crucial in supporting that vision by developing key beverage insights for the Refresco Commercial Strategy Team, Management, Commercial Business Managers, and top customers to drive sales growth and increase profitability.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of CPG Category Management Processes, Measures, and Principals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide fact-based recommendations and presentations to various levels within Refresco and to Walmart management.
Strong analytical and data modeling skills with the ability to communicate impactful insights.
Strong working knowledge of Walmart’s Retail Link and associated measures and reporting.
Working knowledge of Planogram development and analysis.
Excellent Excel skills, including the ability to navigate large data sets and summarize findings.
Attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across functions.
Demonstrated understanding of core datasets to support effective data modeling and visualization using tools such as PowerBI, Powerquery, SAP Datasphere/SAC, or equivalent tools.
Solid working knowledge of Syndicated Marketing Database tools (i.e. Circana’s Unify) and associated POS Scanning measures.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI & Word.
Understanding of associated Panel measures.
Ability to succinctly present analytical findings and associated recommendations to internal and external customers.
Analytical background with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance related field.
3-5 years of Category Management work experience.
Experience interacting directly with sales and business teams.
Strong understanding of internal and syndicated data synthesis, forecasting, and strategy development through execution.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to relocate if needed to NA corporate offices in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

Provide in-depth analytics and impactful observations to offer strategic recommendations for the beverage categories, channels, and retailers.
Analyze syndicated and other data sources to understand trends, opportunities, and barriers, and communicate their impact on Refresco, customers, and competitors.
Utilize syndicated data platforms such as Circana (formerly IRI), AC Nielsen, and Mintel to develop insights.
Collaborate with data partners to ensure data integrity and meet prerequisites.
Partner with Commercial Business Managers to understand key customers and business objectives, conducting analysis to validate opportunities.
Communicate insights clearly and concisely in various formats (verbal, email, spreadsheets, charts, presentations) to enable strategic decision-making.
Proactively and strategically support Refresco’s Bentonville Sales team and Walmart Buyers directly, utilizing Walmart’s Retail Link and Circana’s Walmart Market Advantage.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs