Assistant Category Development Manager

Category Leadership Support

• Assist in developing omni-channel category strategies and category plans within the MBP process.
• Support the implementation of category trade plans aligned with brand objectives and customer/channel needs.
• Contribute to determining the growth of the Cross-Channel Category by region taking into account the identified opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated growth strategies for the category in each sales channel.
• Ensure alignment of brand priorities with customer execution through JBP and in-store activations.
• Help analyze data across sales channels, customers, and shopper behavior to generate actionable insights and identify growth opportunities.

S&OP (Commercial Planning)

• Provide support in the short (MBP) and medium (12Q) term commercial planning process to deliver growth ambition.
• Help track progress of sell-out generation plans and assist in reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Shopper Centricity & Omni-Channel 360

• Assist in integrating insights on category, channel, customer, and competitor into the preparation and delivery of customer activation plans.
• Collaborate with marketing to support product (re)launches and promotional campaigns.
• Support budget planning, promotional scheme, and in store communication strategy.
• Assist in conducting post-campaign ROI analysis and continuous improvement reviews.

Revenue Growth Management

• Support the Category Manager and Brand team in the definition and execution of Price Pack Architecture, ensuring profitability for FCV and its channels/customers.
• Assist in evaluating trade investments effectiveness and guide investment choices across Channels and brands.
• Other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.