Manager Category & Innovation - Meat and Seafood About The Company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them. What You Will Be Doing The Own Brands department has an opening for a Manager, Category & Innovation on the Meat & Seafood team. This position can be located in any of the following locations: Pleasanton, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Plano, TX; Boise, ID; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; or Seattle, WA. The Manager, Category & Innovation will be responsible for achieving Own Brands category sales, profit, and share plans. In partnership with the Own Brands Senior Director this person will have responsibility for supporting category strategy, managing business performance, and recommending and commercializing innovation to deliver top and bottom-line growth for assigned categories. Main Responsibilities Support Sr. Director in developing Annual Operating Plan and growth strategy across the 4 P’s for assigned categories and own the tactical execution of plans. Lead cross-functional team through Stage Gate process to commercialize innovation and/or product improvements from idea to successful retail execution, with responsibility for product scope, forecasting and financial targets, packaging design, and launch planning. Accountable for on-time delivery and financial results. Analyze performance for assigned categories, and prepare period and quarterly reports, and annual category reviews. Recommend and drive implementation of category learnings to ensure Own Brands meets financial plan and capitalizes on opportunities. Enable sales by working cross-functionally on an ongoing basis to ensure supply, costing and quality. Become an expert on the business through on-going analysis, trends and insights, and deep knowledge of category dynamics, the shopper, and competition. Partner with National Meat & Seafood Team to identify and gain alignment on opportunities and priorities, and influence implementation of Own Brands strategies. Leverage shopper insights, market data, and trends to identify “white space” opportunities and define long-term innovation pipelines. Make strategic recommendations for renovation, activation, or rationalization. What We Are Searching For Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing, Economics, or Finance. 5+ years of product innovation, brand management and/or category management experience in a CPG or retail company required. Seafood industry experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional team members and external stakeholders to deliver projects. Advanced analytical skills and computer software proficiency (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) High level of experience with syndicated data metrics and software (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, EYC) Proven ability to analyze and identify insights from a combination of quantitative and qualitative data sources, and develop strategic recommendations. Demonstrated high capacity, strong work ethic and productivity. Ability to multi-task and manage many complex projects and priorities, in a fast-paced environment. Expert organization, prioritization, and project management skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders to manage the business. Proven presentation skills with the ability to present to senior leaders both internally and externally. Travel: 10% Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Safeway
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