Category Manager
$120k - $140kCritical Fit Recruiting
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Critical Fit Recruiting I Help Growth-Minded Companies Scale by Placing Impact Players in Electronics, Semiconductors & Specialty Chemicals | Chief Problem Solver | Talent Acquisition Category Manager - Minneapolis, MN RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify growth opportunities for company brands and respective categories at Target. Partner with company stakeholders and Target buying teams to bring shopper-centric thought-leadership that delivers actionable solutions. Engage and build relationships with multiple levels internally and externally. Provide category and shopper-centric analysis using multiple data points, including syndicated data, retailer portals, & custom research. Proactively identify trends and opportunities to drive category and the company's Consumer Brand growth. Lead category reviews and develop assortment & POG analysis and recommendations. Analyze and evaluate new item performance and promotional trends across category. Track distribution and shelf space metrics for organizational reporting. Support line reviews, annual customer planning, and monthly business reviews. Build strong customer relationships and drive category partnership opportunities. Partner with internal cross-functional teams to develop category strategies & stories across DSMP executions. Provide insights to inform and support the development of channel/customer-specific executions. BACKGROUND PROFILE: 5+ years of CPG experience, with 2+ years in a Category Management and/or Shopper Insights role. Ability to influence decision makers across all levels of internal and external organizations. Ability to proactively identify customer/category insights and translate them into a compelling retailer story and set of actionable recommendations. Expand shared learning and category insights across the team and broader organization for influence internally on strategic planning. Effective time management, organization, and the ability to self-motivate are required to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging consumer/shopper insights, syndicated scan and panel data (IRI/Circana required, Numerator strongly preferred, Vendor IQ experience a plus). Strong proficiency in Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience leveraging Power BI platform a plus. Proficiency using Space Management applications a plus. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Product Management Industries Chemical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Critical Fit Recruiting by 2x Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area . Salary range: $120,000.00-$140,000.00, posted 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr
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JLB, LLC
Minneapolis, MN15 hours ago $80k - $100k
...We believe that it is our responsibility to do our part to help create a healthy and sustainable future for all. The Role The Category Manager at The Honest Company will play a critical role in executing category management strategies to drive growth across Honest’s product...SuggestedLocal areaFlexible hoursShift workThe Honest Company
Minneapolis, MN15 hours ago$80.76 - $103.84 per hour
...Minneapolis, MN Overview Job Summary: This role is pivotal in driving category strategy for multiple complex and high-impact categories within... ...competitive sourcing events, negotiating with suppliers, managing risk mitigation efforts, and forming contracts with critical...SuggestedContract workFor contractorsXcel Energy
Minneapolis, MN4 days ago- ...The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for multiple high-impact categories while driving cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with business leaders...SuggestedContract work
Hire Talent
Minneapolis, MN15 hours ago $67.3k - $148.3k
...Job Description We are looking for a Category Manager, with roughly 5-8 years of experience, to support Oracle's exciting and innovative Cloud businesses (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, NetSuite, Oracle Global Business Unit (GBU) Cloud Services, and Oracle Data Cloud...Contract workTemporary workWork at officeFlexible hoursOracle
Saint Paul, MN3 days ago$125k - $150k
...s in our DNA. We’ve turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world’s largest meat snack business... ...BiFi and Peperami. Job Description Summary The Senior Category Manager will spearhead customer-focused growth initiatives, utilizing a...Work at officeLocal areaWorldwideJack Link's Beef Jerky
Minneapolis, MN15 hours ago$146.52k - $204.61k
...work location, balancing what your work requires. What's in it for you: Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Category Manager directly managing Tier 2 sub-categories of the Electronic Controls Category. This is a critical role for our...Hourly payContract workLocal areaWork from homeTrane Technologies
Minneapolis, MN2 days ago$104k - $156k
...Grant Thornton is seeking an IT Category Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. Grant Thornton’s Global Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management team is looking for an IT Category Manager to lead the commercial discussions and negotiations...Contract workInternshipSeasonal workWork at officeLocal areaGrant Thornton
Minneapolis, MN4 days ago$104k - $145k
...Grant Thornton is seeking an IT Category Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. Grant Thornton’s Global Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management team is looking for an IT Category Manager to lead the commercial discussions and negotiations...Contract workInternshipSeasonal workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours3 days per weekGrant Thornton
Minneapolis, MN5 days ago- Abbott is seeking a Category Manager for Electronics in Plymouth, MN. This role focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies to drive value and mitigate supply risks. Strong procurement experience and the ability to manage supplier relationships are essential...
$74k - $87k
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Minneapolis, MN4 days ago$60.4k - $78.53k
...necessary to meet internal production timelines. This includes management of internal workflow process to ensure seamless and timely... ...marketing Work collaboratively with product specialists and category marketing teams. Develop marketing priorities within each vendor...Work at office- ...Description The Opportunity : This role will need a dynamic and strategic procurement professional to lead Electronics Category Management and will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies; driving value by reducing total cost; mitigating...Contract workWork at office
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Saint Paul, MN16 hours ago $120k - $160k
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Saint Paul, MN2 days ago$110k - $160k
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Saint Paul, MN4 days ago$75 per hour
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Saint Paul, MN3 days ago$89k - $110k
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Saint Paul, MN3 days ago $52k
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Saint Paul, MN3 days ago$725 per month
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