Category Development Manager

At Kraft Heinz we believe that success comes from passion courage and team spirit. As a global company with strong values anda clear vision we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a differenceevery day!

We have an excellent opportunity witha great potentialof impact for aCategoryDevelopmentManager as part of our Nordics organisationeitherright in the heart of StockholminNordicsHQ officeor close toCopenhagenin our DK entity. In thiscross-boarderrole you would be together withtheCategory Developmentteamresponsible forthe strategic and commercial performance to ensure growthprofitabilityand customer value.There will also be a strong interface with our EPDM team based in the Netherlands and the UK. Get ready for an exciting journey driving one of the most iconic brands.

Yourresponsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth profitability and market sharewithin the Nordics market (from Denmark to Iceland)together with your team

• Analyse market trends consumer insights and category performance toidentifyopportunitiesin close cooperation with your counterpart in Marketing

• Manage the product portfolio including assortment pricing promotions and lifecycle planning.

• Collaborate with Sales Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams to deliver categoryobjectiveslocally and within the EU-Zone

• Lead new product launches and category development initiatives

• Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations tooptimizeperformancetoalign with overall business strategy and commercial objectives

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key customers and external partners where applicable

Your qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Economics ora relatedfield.

• 3 years of experience in Category Management Trade Marketing or Sales preferablywithin FMCGand withfirst personnel experience

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market and sales data

• Proven experience in category planning portfolio management and commercial decision-making

• Excellent project management and organizational skillscombined withstrong communicationand stakeholder management abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with syndicated market data (e.g. NielsenCircana/IRI) is an advantage

• Fluent in Englishis a must-have;additionallanguage skills are an advantage.

Professional attributes

• Cando mentality:You workproactive solution-orientedand get things done.

• Ability to Simplify:Find simple solutions to complex challenges.

• High pressure:A fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

• Teamplayer:You arealways working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

• Analytical:We are a very data-driven company so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)

• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model

• An international matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally

• Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g. company pension scheme corporate benefits and much more)