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Associate Category Manager Target

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  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Use multiple data sources to develop reports that include sales/share reporting, opportunity gap analysis, assortment assessment, planogram analysis, post promotion analysis, item tracking, pricing studies, financial performance, sales, and other performance trackers. Summary: The Associate Category Manager collaborates with the Category Manager to blend shopper and category insights with top-notch analytics, crafting strategies that boost share and drive growth for Target in the Dairy aisle.

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    LocationMinneapolis, MN

    Description

    Job Title: Associate Category Manager Target
    Job Location: Minneapolis, MN
    Job Duration: 6 Months on W2

    Summary:
    • The Associate Category Manager collaborates with the Category Manager to blend shopper and category insights with top-notch analytics, crafting strategies that boost share and drive growth for Target in the Dairy aisle.
    • You will work across multiple levels within Target and *** to develop and influence an omnichannel category strategy both online and at the shelf.
    • Together with the Category Manager, you will drive category growth by identifying opportunities and testing recommendations using top industry tools.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Drive category management principles through the application of strong data analytics and consumer/shopper insights.
    • Use multiple data sources to develop reports that include sales/share reporting, opportunity gap analysis, assortment assessment, planogram analysis, post promotion analysis, item tracking, pricing studies, financial performance, sales, and other performance trackers.
    • Become our customers first call for by synthesizing learnings from various syndicated data sources to create clear and impactful category insights and recommendations.
    • Co-develop strategic business plans and strategies for achieving category volume, contribution, and share objectives.
    • Conduct detailed category decompositions and deliver insights-to-action by identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges to core business areas in an extremely fast paced environment.
    • Drive planogram development and implementation to support the Category Strategic Growth Plan.
    • Work with teams across functions (Consumer Insights, eCommerce, Center of Excellence) to develop tailored solutions that support customer key initiatives.
    Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree, with 2-3 years experience in Category Management, Customer Management, Insights or Sales Strategy.
    • Client experience required; Target experience preferred.
    • Knowledge and interpretation of syndicated data sources: Circana, Nielsen, POS/Panel, Loyalty Card Data, Numerator.
    • Ability to develop strong relationships with external & internal partners to drive results.
    • Understanding of Target s Assortment and Planogram execution processes.
    • Ability to link analytics from traditional data sources with new capabilities and tools to develop insights into action.
    • Strong working knowledge and execution of shelving standards and associated shelving software tools. (JDA, POG Gen, etc.)
    • Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
    • Own weekly and monthly reporting, including weekly category scorecards, pricing, digital performance, ad recaps; monthly Circana share reporting.
    • Support category reviews and transitions/revisions by preparing new-item recaps, seasonal analysis and post-revision results.
    • Execute planogram activities, including product library updates, prefill information, sales-by-store analysis, create and manage planogram folders, and own Shel IQ execution.
    • Support key team and buyer priorities including weekly buyer status follow ups, store walks, data pulls, promotional recaps.

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