Danone · 5 hours ago
Associate Category Leader Manager- Global, Dollar, Discount
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expDanone is a global food company committed to health through food. The Associate Category Manager for Global, Dollar, Discount & Club will serve as a key category and analytics expert, translating category management principles into actionable insights to support various retailers.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Building and strengthening relationships with Global, Dollar, Discount & Club retailer partners to position Danone as the go‑to resource for category management expertise
Applying category management principles through strong analytics and consumer/shopper insights to create compelling, fact‑based category stories and recommendations
Leveraging multiple data sources (e.g., Circana Scan & Panel, Nielsen, 1010data, etc.) to develop business-driving reporting—including sales/share results, opportunity gap identification, SKU rationalization, post-promotion analysis, pricing reviews, and item performance tracking
Conducting in-depth category decompositions to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and converting insights into actionable recommendations in a fast-paced environment
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Shopper Insights, Category Commercial, Supply Chain, Center of Excellence, etc.) to build customized solutions aligned with customer strategies and key initiatives
Supporting the development of strategic business plans, including category vision, tactics, and strategies to drive volume, contribution, and share growth
Solving complex business questions creatively within a limited data environment, demonstrating resourcefulness and strong problem-solving capabilities
Responding quickly and efficiently to urgent requests for analysis, reporting, and presentation support in a dynamic and constantly evolving business environment
Qualification
Required
4 year bachelors degree
2+ years of experience in Sales Analytics, Category Management, or a related CPG function
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, with experience producing accurate weekly/monthly sales, performance, and category reporting to support business insights and decision-making
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to connect insights to strategies and develop compelling data-driven stories
Strong experience with syndicated data (Circana and/or Nielsen)
Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams and retailer partners; viewed as a 'trusted advisor.'
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage confidently with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external customers
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with shopper insights and panel data strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Fitness discounts
Unlimited flexible time off
Hybrid work schedules
Caretaker benefits
18 weeks of parental bonding
Fertility
Surrogacy
Adoption benefits
Pet insurance
Company
Danone
Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.56B2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $863.88M
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2007-07-13IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine de Saint-Affrique
CEO
Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta
Group Deputy CEO, Geographies, Categories and Global Marketing & Sales
Recent News
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