Title:  SR MANAGER, CATEGORY STRATEGY

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this belief since Kellogg Company was founded more than 118 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Advance your career as a Sr Manger of Category Strategy for the cereal category. As a Sr Manger you will lead strategic initiatives for our portfolio across retail channels, with a focus on distribution and shelving specific to Cereal. This role is a people manager role and will support our portfolio of Balanced brands, Granola and Natural & Organic segments.

This is a remote position that requires the person to be in our Battle Creek Michigan Headquarter office one consecutive Tuesday/Wednesday each month.  Affiliated commuting expenses will be reimbursed.

Must be able to use effective verbal and written communication skills on a daily basis.

Must have the ability to work in conditions that include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints. 

Ability to lead, align, manage, resolve conflict, and work in an ever-changing environment.

Expected travel (25 percent) of the time.

Working Relationships

•  Reports to the Sr. Director Category Strategy.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Category Initiatives: This position is responsible for creating and commercializing category strategy initiatives which will help drive Category growth. This position works closely with Kellogg’s Category Management teams to test category/brand strategies at both customer level and national level and commercializes resulting best practices. This role shares key insights and supports field peers as they prep for Joint Business Planning at priority customers.
• Business Analytics: Knowing the business and understanding key drivers is imperative to delivering Strong Category Management insights. Analyzing varied sources of data and proactively uncovering opportunities that will impact Cereal Category will be key to your success. From your findings, you will develop and deploy fact based selling tools and presentations, and recommend size strategy across different channels etc.
• Liaison between Field teams and HQ: A crucial part of this role is to develop strong working partnerships cross-functionally with Marketing, Insights & Analytics, Commercial Strategy and Innovation teams. You will be the voice of Field Based Category Management teams at the HQ and represent their feedback and needs to broad internal teams. You will also be responsible for deploying Kellogg’s Category Strategies to field based Category Management through articulation of key priorities and strategies.
• Strategic Partnerships: You will develop partnership with vendors to create learning agenda and test new ideas to grow the category including optimal aisle flow, shelving best practices, new eating occasions etc.
• Customer Interaction: This position will involve a high degree of internal and external customer interaction. As a trusted business consultant, you/your team will help guide objective category reviews that strive to achieve mutually beneficial sales and market share goals for our Grocery, Mass, Drug and Dollar Teams.
• Optimal Shelving - In this position, you lead, test and drive Shelving Principles for Cereal. You will work closely with virtual shelf partners and conduct in-store tests to recommend optimal shelving principles for different channels – which will include Gold Standard planograms, future aisle vision ideas and shelving principles.
• Project Management – You will need to be exceptional at project management, as you will manage multiple large projects and work closely with both internal and external partners. You will lead process with cross-functional teams to optimize our portfolio and align on upcoming deletes prior to the Customer Business Plan Roll-out.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods focused on Category Management.
• Retail facing role in sales or category management at Convenience channels a plus!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application with advanced expertise in Excel.
• Proficiency in JDA, Apollo, or Spaceman space planning software.
• Assimilating and interpreting data from multiple disparate data sources into concise, action-oriented recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong understanding of Nielsen/Cortana/NPD data for insights and analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, presentation, coaching,  and time management skills.

Compensation Insights:

Salary Range: $140,400.00 -$184,400.00

Position is bonus eligible

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com. 

WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer industry competitive benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@wkkellogg.com.

THE FINER PRINT:

 The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

 WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment