Associate Manager, Shopper Insights: Albertsons

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.The Category Advisor - Albertsons role will be a strategic advisor and subject matter expert for the Warehouse categories (Bars, Candy, and Cough). This role is responsible for providing deep category insights, developing strategic recommendations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and market share for our total Warehouse portfolio.You will leverage market, shopper, and consumer data to assess performance, identify trends, and uncover growth opportunities for both Kroger and Mondelez. The ideal candidate will possess strong data analysis skills, business acumen, and exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. Mondelez is seeking a strategic thinker with a proven ability to influence, build relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.You will:Collaborate with buyer and sales team to develop best-in-class category development strategies based on both qualitative and quantitative analysisDevelop actionable recommendations and plans to accelerate the growth of the Bars, Candy, and Cough categories, focusing on category and brand trends, assortment, shelving, promotional efficiencies, price elasticities, and shopper behaviors, leading to increased basket spend and total salesCreate and analyze planograms to evaluate space-to-sales and offer best-in-class merchandising recommendationsContinuously optimize the business by analyzing data, tracking performance, developing category reviews, and applying learnings while utilizing diverse data sources-including internal customer data, syndicated data, shopper insights, and market research-to address current business challenges, define trends, and identify new growth opportunitiesBe an active contributor to joint business planning processesBuild and enhance reporting dashboards to drive strategic business decisions, streamline data mining processes and accelerate insights deliveryManage reoccurring data reporting and develop key insights by analyzing business performance, promotional activities, and competitive dynamicsBe the category thought-leader/advisor for the customer and internal stakeholdersWhat you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in:Understanding of category management practices, and best-in-class ways of working with retailers and internal corporate teamsConsistent track record of success in creative thinking, project management, functional/technical skills, decision quality, problem solving and business acumenStrong analytical and presentation skills (written and verbal) with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data from multiple data sources and turn insights into actionable business strategies and compelling category storiesExperienced with conducting ad-hoc analyses to answer diverse business questions and support strategic decision-making including participating in joint business planningProven track record in persuasively influencing, negotiating, and aligning key customers and business stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization, with a strong project management skillsetStrong knowledge and usage of market segmentation modelsWhat extra ingredients you will bring:Bachelor's degree is required?2 to 5 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry in category management or related fields with a proven track record of translating raw data into actionable recommendations and compelling storesRequired technical expertise with advanced software skills relevant to shopper research and category management functions - this includes syndicated data systems (NielsenIQ, IRI/Circana, Spectra, Numerator panel data, retailer data systems), shelf management software (JDA/Apollo/ShelfIQ), and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to travel (less than 25%)Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalJob TypeRegularShopper InsightsInsightsAt Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.