Job Description
Duration: 06 months contract
Job Description:
- Ensure the category strategies that have been developed as part of Strategic Plan'27 are embedded in BU plans (in-year 2025 and development of Annual Contract'26) - focus initially on Cakes & Pastries and Chocobakery (including running the Chocobakery community forums)
- Monitor category/BU performance and identify course corrective actions as well as best practices, providing updates on progress against strategy in key leadership forums - focus initially on Cakes & Pastries and Chocobakery
- Lead category specific How to Win projects that will drive BU action against the key category priorities, working cross-functionally (I&A, R&D, Global Brands) and with key BUs - exact projects TBC across Cakes & Pastries and Biscuits
- Additional ad-hoc C&P and Biscuits category support including competitive monitoring, category growth framework development, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the category strategies that have been developed as part of Strategic Plan'27 are embedded in BU plans (in-year 2025 and development of Annual Contract'26) - focus initially on Cakes & Pastries and Chocobakery (including running the Chocobakery community forums)
- Monitor category/BU performance and identify course corrective actions as well as best practices, providing updates on progress against strategy in key leadership forums - focus initially on Cakes & Pastries and Chocobakery
- Lead category specific How to Win projects that will drive BU action against the key category priorities, working cross-functionally (I&A, R&D, Global Brands) and with key BUs - exact projects TBC across Cakes & Pastries and Biscuits
- Additional ad-hoc C&P and Biscuits category support including competitive monitoring, category growth framework development, etc.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience either in a comparable role (e.g., marketing, strategy role) in a multinational FMCG Company or at a leading consulting firm; focused on consumer goods and/or retail
- Demonstrated sound, well-structured and excellent analytical capabilities, hypothesis-driven problem-solving orientation; strong financial acumen (experienced in modelling and detailed financial analysis)
- Ability to combine strategic vision & thinking w/everyday tactical detail with a strong orientation to action
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to formulate complex business insights in executive level presentations
- Strong learning agility and ability to work with speed.
Education:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience is necessary, and MBA is preferred.
Skills:
- Marketing, Strategic Planning, Consumer Packaging, CPG, Food, FMCG, Consumer Goods and Snacks
About US Tech Solutions:
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