Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Development Analyst (m/f/d) at Kraft Heinz in Düsseldorf! In this position you will report to the Category Development Lead and you are the key interface between Marketing, Sales, Field Sales and our retail customers. This role will drive communication, reporting visibility and actionable shopper insights to aid decision-making and identify the most optimal pathway for future Category and Kraft Heinz growth.

Your tasks

Annual and Long-Term Planning

Develop the AOP on your categories, balancing current performance goals with future growth potential and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders Create and update 3- to 10-year strategic category growth plans, aligning with market trends and Kraft Heinz’s long-term objectives.

Performance Review

Own and build MPRs on your categories, providing clear insights on category performance, opportunities, and risks. Connect with Execution KPIs (Distribution, SOS, and others)

Forecasting and Strategic Planning

Deliver accurate long-term forecasts, adjusting to shifts in market dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape. Lead category vision setting, establishing a clear path for growth aligned with both customer and Kraft Heinz objectives.

Your Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree 1+ year’s Category Development experience / Ideally with large FMCG desired Customer-facing experience (favored in the retail sector) Advanced Excel and Power Point required fluent in English, German is a plus

Professional skills

Communication skills: Due to your excellent communication skills, you are able to deal with a wide variety of partners. Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so being able to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key. Ability to simplify: We like to keep it simple and implement quickly. Your ability to turn complex challenges into simple solutions is highly valued. Results-oriented: You focus not only on your own results, but always act in the best interest of the company. Team player: You are a great team player, meaning you work collaboratively towards a big goal.

What we offer

A fast-track career that few other companies can offer
A competitive salary and an excellent bonus structure (above the market average)
A permanent employment contract, because we count on you from the start
Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
Attractive social benefits & employee benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, corporate benefits and much more)

Location(s)

Düsseldorf

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.