Senior Manager, Category Management

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a proven highly motivated, analytically minded Category Management professional to join its Target Category Management team.

The Sr. Category Manager plays a valuable role in maintaining and building strong partnerships with Target by providing strategic, consultative category guidance and execution to deliver market leading growth for Target & KDP’s categories. This individual will be a leader on the team, responsible for a large KDP Captaincy and committed to building relationships in non-captain Categories. This person will conduct high quality analysis, converting that into growth driving strategies that can be executed through Captaincy. Must have a strong understanding of Target’s operational environment, and strong communication & influence skills to orchestrate action within the operational realities of Target’s retail environment.

This position is located at our downtown Minneapolis, MN office.  Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home on weekly basis

What you will do:

• Develop and cultivate business relationships with Target key contacts establishing Keurig Dr Pepper as an indispensable partner for all category management needs
• Deliver fully integrated consumer, shopper, category and marketplace insights and trends to guide Target’s strategic choices and tactical executions to drive market leading growth for the short and long term
• Conduct robust analysis using research, category management capabilities, analytical tools, and data visualization to identify and communicate business opportunities or challenges
• Collaborate with multiple internal cross-functional teams and the Target merchant team to deliver growth opportunities, develop both strategic and tactical solutions, and ensure POG accuracy and compliance
• Plan and execute inline and salesplan planogram transitions and revisions with the Target merchant team
• Provide category reporting, trend analysis, customized reports, and special project work directly to the Target merchant team
• Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translate insight into retail action
• Serve as the expert on all things category to cross-functional team members

• Bachelor’s Degree + Category Captaincy experience, MBA preferred
• 3+ years CPG business experience in category management
• Experience with space moves at Target preferred
• Additional CPG business experience in alternate functions preferred
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written, presentation and follow-through
• Demonstrated skills in POS and syndicated report building using IRI, NPD and/or Nielsen
• Demonstrated skills in data analytics and presentation building & delivery
• Strength in leveraging facts and insights to build compelling stories with actionable recommendations
• Proven track record of results delivery with demonstrated ability to build collaborative & influential partnerships with the customer and internal business partners
• Experience with Syndicated data systems (IRI, NDP, Nielsen), retailer-specific POS (Vendor IQ) and guest data (Buyer Dashboard)
• Advanced proficiency in JDA Space Planning software building Planograms

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.