Position: Category Development Manager
About: FGF Brands, a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada, specializing in various bakery categories such as naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads, is seeking a Category Development Manager (Vendor Advisor) to join their dynamic team. The role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, and reports to the SVP of Marketing and Category Development FGF. The position involves working closely with the Kroger Category Team to provide expert insights and recommendations on optimizing total Bakery Category performance.
Requirements: Demonstrated ability in sales analytics and category management; minimum 5 years CPG experience; ability to manage multiple priorities; significant experience using the 84.51 Platform (Stratum) for Kroger growth strategies; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint; strong proficiency in pulling data from Market 6, Circana (IRI), and Numerator; proven expertise in building user-friendly tools and reports; excellent communication skills and attention to detail; ability to distill data into critical business insights; previous experience in presenting complex analytics to a senior level audience; Bachelor’s Degree required; up to 15% travel within the USA
Benefits: Home Grown Talent with accelerated career growth and leadership training, Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums, 401k matching program, Discount program for restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc., Tuition reimbursement
