Category Manager

Snack Innovations•Piscataway Township, NJ

12d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Snack Innovations is a fast-growing consumer packaged goods company focused on better-for-you snacks. Its brands include Drizzilicious, Natural Endurance, Smart Fries, and Sunday Snacks, and it operates as both a private-label manufacturer and a direct-to-consumer snack brand innovator. The company seeks a Category Manager to lead category management and business insights initiatives. The role turns data into category-focused selling stories, supports business decisions with analysis, and evaluates the impact of category strategies. The Category Manager manages multiple projects and reporting requests while proactively identifying opportunities and sharing insights with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Advanced proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools, including the ability to use data to diagnose challenges and identify solutions.
Ability to independently mine and analyze data using CPG math concepts and tools.
Ability to communicate clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences.
Strong project management skills, including ownership of plans, timelines, tracking, and communication.
Ability to identify problems, determine the information needed to assess them, and develop solutions.
Commitment to meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
Results-oriented, resourceful, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing projects.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet month-end close deadlines.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in business is preferred.
Knowledge of Power BI.
Experience with trade management systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze data to develop insight-driven projects and recommendations aligned with business strategies and objectives.
Use relevant data platforms, including SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, 84.51, Numerator, Market 6, Stratum, and Retail Link, to support category analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the category review process to deliver comprehensive category management solutions.
Develop detailed sales presentations using syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other data sources to address business challenges and recommend solutions.
Maintain strong communication with clients to ensure alignment on KPIs, innovation, and other key business information.
Participate in retailer category reviews and sales meetings as needed.
Manage multiple projects and reporting requests, proactively identify opportunities, and share insights with cross-functional partners.