Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertFor more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.Category Manager, ValueWork Location: ChicagoWant to make an impact?The Category Leadership Manager will establish and own the relationship with the assigned customers for all category management activities. Collaborating closely with the internal and field teams, the position is responsible for developing critical insights and solutions, including strategic and tactical category action plans, to address complex business opportunities. This requires triangulation of various data sets, leveraging analytical tools, and delivering succinct layered storytelling to transform category & shopper insights into impactful retailer activations.This is a fully remote role, but candidates must live in the United States, near a major airport as regular business travel will be required.#LI-REMOTEWays you will make a differenceSynthesize multiple data sources (e.g., Syndicated data, retailer POS/loyalty gateways, 3P insights platforms) to drive category insights and/or address business trends.Leverage customer and market data to deliver fact-based assortment and shelving recommendations to customers. Understand and use JDA to support development of POGs as needed.Provide leadership to the cross-functional customer team to identify opportunities and develop category solutions.Prepare and present compelling shopper and category stories to influence customer category activations.Cultivate and manage relationship with category buyer/s.Skills that will make you successfulThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.AnalyticalCollaborative/Team OrientedOrganized with strong planning skillsHigh tolerance for ambiguityBusiness AcumenInnovative, agile, and creativeAction-orientedOwnership mindset; Entrepreneurial by natureExperiences that will support your successBachelor’s Degree4-6 years of experience in commercial functions in consumer goods, preferably in confections or other high velocity impulse categories (FMCG); with 2+ years specifically in Category ManagementDemonstrated success in developing, implementing, and executing category management activitiesKnowledge/experience with POG tools a plusStrong project management abilities. Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parametersSolid knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g. Circana, Nielsen, Mintel, Numerator, Kantar, Retailer Loyalty platforms, etc.)High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPointAbility to travel up to 25%What We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits athttps://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QRCompensationThe salary range for this position is $109,000 - $150,000 annually.Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- .EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. 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