Functional Responsibilities

Be a single point of contact for complex category/region by mastering Process and Category knowledge.
Partner with Category Managers / KAM s to build business context and create effortless partnership
Display advance Project management skills to lead multiple projects seamlessly and ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Knowledge Sharing: Gain in-depth knowledge of PepsiCo business, categories, products, tools and share new learnings with the team on a continual basis.
Contribute to the execution of planograms, best-in-class reports, tools, and customized shelving/assortment plans by leveraging merchandising guidelines.
Manage end to end Best-in-class Planograms by becoming an SME for most categories.
Acquire Space automation skills to automate planogram execution OR Acquire space analysis skills to improve space productivity.
Recognize opportunities and take action to improve delivery of work
Display a high sense of accountability when completing requests with high visibility or tight turnaround times
Scale-up growth by identifying areas where CI is required, both within existing scope, as well as new areas of opportunity
Create an inclusive and collaborative environment
Work in a team environment with focus on achieving team goals vs individual goals
Actively learn and apply advanced level of expertise in JDA, MS Excel, all other relevant applications.
Work alongside of peers and inculcate best practices and elevate the teams ability to tackle business questions with value adds
Actively learn & implement principles of trade & category management
Act as a mentor/trainer for the new hires and guide Associate/Sr/Space Analyst, on an as needed basis.

Key Skills/Experience Required

7 - 10 years of experience in Space Planning JDA, Retail or FMCG Experience.
Bachelor s degree.
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated intermediate Excel skills necessary
Ability to solve problems.
Advanced knowledge and experience of space management technology platform JDA
Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with multi-functional teams / Stake holders.
Best-in-class time management and protization skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; proactively communicates using appropriate methods for situation and audience in clear, concise and professional manner
Advanced Project Management or Space Automation skills.
Differentiating Competencies Required
Strong at data analysis with strong attention to detail
Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Category Manager

Sr. Category Manager