Category Manager, Operations & Capabilities

Our Sales Force is the face of Chobani. We make sure every cup we sell meets a happy customer. We're a dedicated team. And it's easy to be dedicated when you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. We've got an insatiable appetite for making a difference.

Chobani is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Category team as a Manager, focused on category capabilities, operations and intelligence, supporting the Director of Category Development. This role is based in New York City or Plano and requires 4 days in the office.

The ideal candidate has a strong blend of analytical and project management skills, operational acumen, and industry knowledge to drive category performance in a highly competitive CPG environment.

* Manage merchandising guidelines, including image and spec submissions, while developing recommended national planograms
* Collaborate with Director of Category Development on the development of category strategies aligned with company objectives, leveraging research vendor partnerships to unlock key insights for assortment optimization and shelving guidelines
* Partners with Consumer Insights to establish consumer segmentations and translate shopper behaviors, preferences, and trends into actionable category strategies
* Establish framework for Dairy Aisle redesign including recommendations on category adjacencies and set sizes
* Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to ensure accurate and consistent use of syndicated and shopper data sources
* Consult on dashboard development and automated reports for business insights
* Build category reporting and tools as the team lead for Power BI (or similar platform)
* Evaluate, implement, and optimize category management tools such as NielsenIQ, Circana, Planogram software, and more
* Ensure accurate product categorization and coding in NielsenIQ (or similar syndicated data platforms), by regularly auditing custom and syndicated databases to maintain the integrity of category data and reporting
* Partner with internal legal team to review and approve vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and mitigating risks related to third-party agreements
* Collaborate with Director of Category Development on budget, performing associated tasks, such as vendor set up and purchase order creation
* Develops strong working relationships with Commercial Growth team and several other internal partners
* Perform other duties as necessary

* Bachelor's degree required
* 3-5 years consumer packaged goods category management experience
* Background in research/insights a must
* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
* Proficient with syndicated data sources including NielsenIQ and Circana, as well as planogram software including Blue Yonder/JDA
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
* Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
* Willingness to travel

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.