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The role translates shopper, retailer and market data into fact-based recommendations that influence assortment, merchandising and shelving decisions across stores and omnichannel, and builds the equity leadership of Ferrero brands within the U.S. marketplace.\nMain Responsibilities:\nDevelop, maintain and communicate Ferrero's strategy for growing the assigned categories, focusing on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) fundamentals.\nTranslate Category Management annual and long-term priorities into customer-specific initiatives and execution plans.\nAct as a trusted, customer-facing category expert, providing thought leadership on product mix, shelf and display space, and merchandising strategies to drive growth across assigned categories.\nParticipate in joint business planning, line reviews, quarterly business reviews and annual planning sessions, developing innovative, fact-based content that strengthens the customer partnership.\nLeverage syndicated data (Circana), Scintilla and shopper insights platforms to deliver high-impact reporting and omnichannel analysis (in-store, pickup and delivery, eCommerce) that links to the category management plan and supports sales initiatives.\nMonitor and analyze category, competitive and consumer market data to proactively identify whitespace, assortment gaps and business opportunities, translating findings into clear recommendations.\nSupport the modular and planogram development process by recommending optimal assortments, flow and adjacencies using space-to-sales analysis and category best practices.\nPartner cross-functionally with Sales, Shopper Marketing, Insights, HQ Category Management and Finance to align category strategies with business objectives.\nAbout You:\n5+ years relevant experience required, CPG Foods experience is preferred\nBachelor’s degree in a business/marketing discipline required; MBA a plus\nPrior Category Management role required; Additional insights experience preferred \nSyndicated data required; Circana (IRI) & Scintilla experience preferred\nExperience with household panel data (e.g., Numerator, Circana) and Scintilla shopper behavior platform\nStrategic and proactive thinking to develop category strategies and translate them into distribution, shelving, pricing and merchandising objectives \nKnowledge of omnichannel and eCommerce category dynamics\nSolid MS Office skills, especially Excel & PowerPoint, and proven Storytelling capabilities to translate data & insights into selling narratives\nExcellent written, oral and presentation skills\nGlobal mindset; desire to build a successful career with a growing global company\n10% Travel required for customer meetings and industry events\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.\nWhat We Offer:\nCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.\nThe base compensation range for this position is $136,000.00 - $169,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.\nIn addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.\nAbout Ferrero:\nFerrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.\nFind out more here.\nFerrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. 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