Senior Category Management Analyst (Advanced Capabilities)

Nestlé

Eden Prairie, MN

Full Time

Senior

95k-120k

9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Category Management Analyst (Advanced Capabilities) to develop and activate the category team's advanced capabilities in modular technology and automation. The role involves leading standardized technical processes, managing data architecture for modular data, and leveraging technology to enable efficient processes and analysis. Nestlé offers an inclusive workplace that encourages innovation, strategic thinking, and continuous learning, with a focus on growth and collaboration. The position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Category Manager in developing and executing the planogram (POG) processes.
Collaborate with the team and the customer to create Strategic Category plans by leveraging analytics, insights, and technology to identify actionable customer-specific insights to drive the transition/revision strategy.
Lead all POG Technology and Automation for transitions and revisions.
Develop, automate, maintain, and enable the assortment optimization modeling tool in partnership with a third party.
Create, analyze, and provide insights for customer weekly POS performance, POG pre- vs post-performance, Test and Learn insights, and other customer data derived insights.
Manage accessibility, functionality, and data extraction from transition/revision technology.
Own POG technology development, enhancements, and support for the category team.
Manage ProSpace functionality, user setup, user training, and serve as an advanced capabilities resource for the category team.
Collaborate with Advisor Technologies team on data and data streams related to POG technologies.

Requirements

Professional experience supporting retailer Advisor or Captaincy planogram process; Target captaincy experience strongly preferred.
Experience with ProSpace is required; Planogram Automation experience is preferred.
Strong technical skills in POG programming, database architecture, and process automation.
Advanced skills in database management, Excel, and related tools.
Ability to leverage ProSpace and related tools to enable automation and team efficiency.
Understanding of how to use technology to create consistent, efficient modular and data-related processes.
Market data trend knowledge.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree, ideally in a STEM or related field.
Experience creating business continuity related to POG technology and automation processes.

Nice to Have

Experience with VBA and other coding languages (R, Python).
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Familiarity with Circana.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (preferably in STEM or related field).

Benefits & Perks

Competitive total rewards package including performance-based incentives.
401k with company match.
Healthcare coverage.
Broad range of other benefits.

Working at Nestlé

Nestlé USA promotes an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates achievements. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages bold ambitions, continuous learning, and growth. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all qualified candidates to join their team.

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