Senior Category Management Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Professional to lead the Nutrition category management cycle, translate market data into insights, and build strategic recommendations. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the end-to-end Category Management cycle for Nutrition 2. Transform market and shopper data into actionable insights 3. Build customized strategic recommendations for key clients **POSITION SUMMARY** Location: Nestlé Headquarters (São Paulo – SP) Work Mode: On-site **Position Purpose** Joining Nestlé means becoming part of the world’s largest food and beverage company. At our core is a human-centered environment: passionate people driven by the purpose of improving quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The Category Management team is responsible for jointly developing projects with the country’s leading retailers, enabling us to implement the optimal strategy to maximize category results. We continuously look ahead to the future of retail, identifying trends and innovations for implementation at the point of sale. **Day-to-Day Responsibilities** Lead and oversee the full Nutrition Category Management cycle with key clients: periodic diagnostics, assortment reviews, planograms, store layout optimization, etc.; Translate market and shopper data (IQVIA, Dunnhumby, Symphony) into actionable insights; Develop customized strategic recommendations for key clients; Monitor performance KPIs and generate continuous action plans aligned with business needs; Maintain constant interface with Sales, Trade, and Marketing teams from Business Units; Coordinate monthly and bimonthly business forums with clients and internal teams (BUs and Sales), including preparation and delivery of materials/presentations; Own development of the “Perfect Store” guide for your category; Participate in ad hoc internal projects, workshops, etc.; Supervise and train/develop interns (hard and soft skills); Support Category Management area evolution through: clear deliverables, shared accountability for targets, and synergies. **What Will Contribute to Your Success?** Completed undergraduate degree, preferably in Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields; Experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing, or related areas; Strong analytical skills and ability to transform data into clear storytelling; Structured, organized profile with proactivity and ownership mindset; Strong communication and influencing skills (internal and external); Experience with data analysis tools (Nielsen, IQVIA, Scanntech or similar); Desirable experience with shopper behavior analytics tools (Dunnhumby, Symphony), etc.; Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Spaceman (desirable); Desirable experience managing key accounts (advantage: Pharma Channel); Intermediate English proficiency desirable. Nestlé has been present in 99% of Brazilian households for 100 years, is the global leader in food and beverages, operates in 190 countries, and pursues its purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. Interested in learning more about Nestlé? Visit our website for further information on our history, values, and social commitments: https://www.nestle.com