Manager, Category & Shopper Insight
Ewing, NJ 
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Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.


We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.


Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Job Location: Hybrid (Ewing, NJ/Home Office)

Role Summary

The Category Manager I will work with key account teams and their respective retailers to develop, lead, and communicate fact-based analysis and insights in their respective category(s) to help drive C&D and category growth objectives.

The role sits within the Church & Dwight Chief Data & Analytics Office, reporting to the Sr Director - Analytics, Metrics, & Insights.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Develop key actionable category insights and recommendations that highlight sales opportunities for C&D and categories.

  • Identify and drive strategic sales opportunities working cross functionally with retailer and C&D headquarter teams.

  • Work with Sales Team and Brokers for line reviews, shelf set development, and in the development of plans and strategies.

  • Utilize Tools and Insights to Enable Execution: Utilize Loyalty Card, Panel, Shopper insights, assortment, and POG tools to deliver unique insights.

  • Be an expert in customer specific data, and all required systems including Nielsen analytics and customer POS.

  • Present insights and recommendations to the buyer as part of the category review process.

  • Monitor competitive activity and recommend solutions to meet/counter competitive situations.

  • Effectively communicate category management insights within internal C&D organization, and category management department, not in violation of confidentiality agreements with our customers.

Education and Experience
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university required.

  • 4+ years of experience in the CPG industry required.

  • 2+ years of analytic experience

  • Nielsen and/or IRI syndicated data experience is required.

  • Nielsen/IRI and/or Numerator panel data experience is required.

  • Advanced Analytical capabilities are a plus.

  • POG software (like JDA) understanding and proficiency is a plus.

  • Loyalty card experience is also a plus.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and creative problem solving skills.

Skills and Competencies
  • Action Oriented

  • Priority Setting

  • Ability to build a story using data

  • Decision Quality

  • Dealing with Ambiguity

  • Technical Skills

  • Integrity and Trust

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/disability/veteran.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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