Category Development Manager

Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Category Development Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. This role lies within the UK business unit, reporting into our Category Development Controller as part of our Omnichannel & Taste Elevation teams.
The relationship with external retailers, analysis of category performance, and owning the range will be your primary goals. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders!
What you'll do

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with UK retailers, positioning Kraft Heinz as their partner of choice.
• Uncover and lead insight-driven opportunities, using shopper needs to fuel category growth.
• Own range and planogram recommendations to ensure optimal distribution and shelf space.
• Collaborate across Category and Sales to create compelling sell-in materials for new product launches and manage range opportunities.
• Lead the rhythm of reporting and analysis, translating performance data into actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Champion the voice of the customer within Kraft Heinz, shaping our agenda and innovation pipeline with actionable insights and robust market data.

What you'll need

• Experience in category management/development (guideline 2+ years)
• Previous experience with Circana/Nielsen/Numerator and retailer insight platforms e.g. DunnHumby
• Highly numerate strategic thinker with the ability to analyse market, category and financial data to identify key trends and recommend creative solutions.
• Ideally a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Professional Attributes

• Consumer and Customer Focus
  • You demonstrate a passion for the consumer and a genuine curiosity for the customer, thinking of innovative solutions to drive performance.
• Communication Skills
  • At Kraft Heinz you'll be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore it's important you have excellent communication skills to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Analytical
  • We're a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution.
• Results driven
  • You don't only focus on your own results, but also do what's best for the company.
• Project management skills
  • You're organized, structured, and always have an overview of the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within a given timeframe.
• Great teammate
  • Achieving with the team is simply the best. You're a team player, which means you're sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower, but always working towards the same common goal, together.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway
• A meritocratic, pay for performance approach
• A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials
• An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment
• Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad
• Family-friendly; market leading parental leave benefits & sponsored nursery scheme
• Employee discount on Heinz products!

Wellbeing

• Private medical cover & Digital GP
• Comprehensive Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
• Exclusive gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
• Premium membership to Calm App
• A variety of amazing sports teams & clubs!
• 3 volunteering days per year (e.g. Soup Kitchen, Magic Breakfast)

Location(s)
London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.