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The Kraft Heinz Company

To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally.

Director, Category Growth Intelligence – Retail Strategy

Growth MarketingGrowth MarketingFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$190.3K - $237.9K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• The Director leads a team of Associate Directors, Leads, Senior Advisors, and Advisors, serving as a strategic partner to internal teams and retail customers • Develop and execute a 1–3 year category growth strategy • Partner with senior retailer leaders to develop long-term category growth strategies across store and e-commerce environments • Lead joint category planning and strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth for both the retailer and the enterprise • Identify retail solutions through deep understanding of shopper behavior, category trends, and store-level insights • Serve as a strategic advisor to internal commercial teams on category performance, risks, and growth opportunities • Develop and execute integrated category strategies across physical shelf, digital shelf, and omnichannel fulfillment models • Optimize category performance across in-store merchandising, digital discoverability, and online shopper conversion • Integrate inventory analytics and supply chain insights into category planning to ensure optimal product availability • Partner cross-functionally with Business Units, eCommerce, Insights, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to drive category success

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in CPG, retail, or category management leadership
  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong experience leveraging advanced analytics, shopper insights, and data platforms to drive category strategy
  • Experience with omnichannel retail, digital commerce, and store-level retail dynamics
  • Knowledge of macro-space planning, assortment optimization, and category strategy development
  • Experience utilizing inventory analytics and demand forecasting to improve availability and category productivity
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to translate insights into business results
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior retailer leadership

Benefits

  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
  • Protection and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs
  • Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
  • Participation in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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