Category Management Specialist

# Category Management Specialist Share this job opportunityThe primary responsibility of the Category Management Specialist is to support the Category Manager and other teams (primarily Sales and Marketing) in operational and analytical activities. The role involves preparing materials for assortment recommendations and in-store assortment organization, collaborating on the creation and updates of planograms, and contributing to the identification of business opportunities and risks through data analysis. The specialist supports the implementation of category and brand strategies and, in cooperation with the Category Manager, assists in building Ferrero categories in the market and prepares materials for the company's clients.- CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Assist in monitoring Ferrero category and product performance (sales, SKU closures) and competitive products. Support analysis of available data (sell-in/sell-out) to identify key drivers, risks, and growth opportunities for customers or channels. Prepare basic client analyses and contribute to recommendations. Support in developing and maintaining a good understanding of the competitive landscape, customer, and consumer trends/insights. Assist in analyzing studies to improve knowledge of shopper needs and consumer behavior in different retail environments. Help translate shopper insights into actionable retail opportunities. Assist in utilizing available data and analyses; support in creating and maintaining basic reports using internal and external data sources. Help the sales team evaluate potential growth opportunities. Contribute to developing and maintaining knowledge of competitors, customer needs, and behavior; monitor consumer trends and insights. University degree Ideally 1-3 years experience Strong analytical skills, ability to work with data Good understanding of product assortment and category principles Knowledge of trends of customers behavior Czech language on professional level, English advancedCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits .Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more . # 1. ApplyComplete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests # 2. AssessOur HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job # 3. InterviewIf the first interview goes well, you'll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization