Senior Category Manager E-Commerce( Remote)

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Sr Category Manager E-Commerce

Remote Role

The Sr. Category Manager is responsible for providing fact-based, insight-led and actionable total category-focused solutions resulting in category growth for Amazon and other online retailers. Focus areas for this role will span providing best in class recommendations regarding category assortment, digital merchandising, Impulse online and other strategic thought leadership to future-proof confectionery category growth as shopper habits continue to evolve. This associate must have a drive for results, be collaborative, and have the ability to navigate through ambiguity to be successful.

This associate will provide superior customer support in the following areas:

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·  Category performance review & recommendations
·  Confectionery digital shelf review and recommendations, inclusive of evaluating assortment opportunities this associate's retailers and the general market, performing space to sales analyses, recommending best in class shelving strategies based on internal and customer insights
·  Project Leadership & Support, Including Test & Learn Analytics
·  Competitive Market Analysis
·  Ad Hoc and Ongoing Data Management, Reporting and Presentation Building
·  Leverage broad category insights and resources, market research findings, tools, analyses, and technology to continually bring new shopper-focused ideas for Amazon and other online businesses with incorporation into category initiatives which will drive tangible results.
·  Utilize deep knowledge of the category, consumers and our customers to support the development of Amazon's 1-3yr strategic category plans, prioritizing projects based on viability and incremental value each initiative will drive for the category.
·  Support Amazon and other online retailers' strategy by implementing tests at retail or online, analysing results, creating insight-based/actionable stories and presenting to the customer
·  Multi-level and cross-functional partnerships are critical to the success of this role. Develop and maintain close partnerships with key internal and customer stakeholders, building the trust and credibility which will earn this associate a continuous “seat at the table” for strategic discussions and decisions regarding our categories.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years Category Management experience

• 3+ years of Sales experience

• Analytical experience from situation assessment through solutions with tangible results leveraging syndicated data resources (Retail Link; IRI or AC Nielsen; Scan, Panel, Spectra, etc.)

• Highly proficient in MS Office and other technical applications (JDA, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

• Strategic focus and ability to creatively solve problems

• Advanced interpersonal skills

• Willingness to travel (up to 30% of time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retail experience

• Advanced analytical capability and experience

• Shopper data, market research and project management experience

• Knowledge and experience within Digital Commerce

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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