About the Role
Job Description
The Director of Category Leadership is a transformational leader responsible for driving category performance and elevating partnerships across Kraft Heinz's second-largest customer, Kroger, with annual revenues of $2.3B across +45 categories.
They are responsible for a large team of category leads and advisors and report to the Head of Category Leadership. This leader is a Kroger expert with a proven record of Category Management and leadership experience. They empower their team to enable with data by relentlessly focusing beyond the 'what' (insight) to deliver the 'so what' (implication) and 'now what' (action). They demonstrate excellence across the business fundamentals and are proactive in their approach.
The Director achieves their business objectives by being a thought leader to our customers, coaching the team to deliver outstanding category stewardship, challenging the status quo, streamlining operations, strategically selling through unique insights in a captivating manner, and delivering KPIs: Sales, Profit, Market Share, Perfect Path 2 Purchase Distribution, Shelf, and Innovation. The Director’s ultimate success is defined by their ability to transform Category Leadership’s strategic impact and inspire their people to transform, develop, and grow, which is a unique balance to strike.
The Director sets Kroger's three-year Category Leadership strategy, guided by shopper insights, customer strategies, and KHC initiatives. The Director ensures that the category leadership function delivers on its vision of being a trusted and indispensable partner.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience working with Kroger
• Minimum of 7 years working in Category Leadership function within a CPG organization
• Minimum of 3 years as a leader with +7 direct reports
• Experience in big data/shopper card data systems & harnesses into compelling stories
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity, prioritize tasks, and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Proven experience building strong customer relationships and influencing decisions through datadriven insights
• Strong proficiency in using shopper data, syndicated data, and market insights to drive category performance
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and project management skill
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$179,400.00 – $224,300.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
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Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
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Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
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Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
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Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Cincinnati Sales
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.
Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
