Carlyle Group

Category Manager (CPG)

Carlyle Group • $80K — $110K *
Minneapolis, MN 55407In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Category Management Certification is a plus.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Windows applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI knowledge is a strong asset.
  • Experience with syndicated data and space management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage analysis tools to develop insights-focused projects with actionable recommendations.
  • Participate in category and line review processes to deliver comprehensive management solutions.
  • Develop and maintain client-specific reports measuring performance against objectives.
  • Create impactful presentations utilizing various data sources to solve business issues.
  • Maintain communication with clients and participate in all key meetings to understand KPIs and innovations.
  • Establish regular meetings with assigned clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Provide follow-up on results and summarize findings.
  • Submit success stories to highlight project impact.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the Eden Prairie, MN office.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development in category management.
  • Access to various analytics tools and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position will work #hybrid in the Eden Prairie, MN office, 3 days a week.

You will provide a high level of support for the implementation of Category Management, Analytics, Insights, and other related business insights initiatives supporting Target.

You will demonstrate a high-level understanding of the sales trends and drivers that affect Retailers, Brands, and Consumers, working with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced, value-added, and insight-driven analytics and recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Target POS/Vendor IQ, Circana, Nielsen, CKS, etc. to analyze data to develop insights-based analysis/projects with recommendations focused on strategies and objectives
  • Participate in the category review or line review processes working with other cross-functional teams to provide complete category management solutions.
  • Independently develop and maintain client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
  • Build solid presentations using multiple data sources, such as syndicated, panel, basket, shopper, and other sources of data, that provide solutions and recommendations to address business issues.
  • Maintain connectivity with clients, and attend all required meetings/calls to ensure
  • understanding of KPIs, innovation, and other important information.
  • Work closely and often with assigned clients and business managers by setting up regular meetings to become a trusted advisor
  • Provide follow-up and summarize results
  • Submit success stories


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
  • Category Management Certification (preferred)
  • Related work experience can be substituted for educational requirements

Work Experience Requirements:
  • 3 - 5 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
  • Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
  • Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools.
  • Identifies and leverages relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
  • Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math concepts and tools.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively while understanding and adapting to the audience.
  • Independently manages project plans and assumes responsibility for tracking, communication, and timing.
  • Recognize problems and issues and identify the info needed to diagnose.
  • Demonstrate a drive to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders
  • Execute strategic objectives and provide input as needed to keep priorities on track.

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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ
CG
* Ladders Estimates

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