Customer Category Manager

Tyson Foods

. Independently manage day-to-day relationships with Target’s Buying and Space & Presentation teams .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSpringdale • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management and retail analytics, leveraging extensive knowledge of syndicated data sources and planogram execution processes to drive growth and optimize assortment strategies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for building relationships and delivering actionable insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementRetail AnalyticsSyndicated Data SourcesPlanogram ExecutionPowerPoint and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementRetail AnalyticsData AnalysisPlanogram ManagementAssortment StrategyMarket Share ReportingCompetitive AnalysisStrategic InsightsPerformance Data ReviewAd Hoc Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsPlanning SkillsTrusted Advisor

Tools & Technologies

CircanaPOS/Panel DataNumeratorTarget Partners OnlineVIQDOMOHubbleJDA/Blue Yonder Space PlanningPowerBIExcel

Industry Keywords

Category CaptainshipMerchandising TrendsSKU SelectionShopper TrendsAssortment Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage day-to-day relationships with Target’s Buying and Space & Presentation teams
Lead weekly business unit status meetings with project updates and topical category and shopper trend updates
Own the full reporting process
Combine data sources into detailed monthly reports and strategic insights
Handle ad hoc requests proactively
Analyze competitive and retailer trends in merchandising, pricing, brand, and SKU selection
Report on market share, competitor performance, and industry trends with actionable recommendations
Research macro and micro trends and apply them to current and forward-looking initiatives
Manage planogram and assortment updates 2–4 times a year
Oversee the planogram process end to end, ensuring Target’s needs and timelines are met
Build category strategies using account-specific shopper and category data and insights
Drive growth, improve on-shelf execution, and meet assortment goals
Review category and item-level performance data and recommend the most productive assortment across planogram segmentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in category management or a related field
3+ years in category management, category captaincy, or retail analytics
Category Captainship experience preferred
Ability to build strong relationships and be seen as a “trusted advisor.”
Extensive knowledge of syndicated data sources (Circana, POS/panel, Numerator)
Experience with Target Partners Online resources (VIQ, DOMO, Hubble)
Familiarity with Target’s assortment and planogram execution processes
Working knowledge of JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning software
Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI and presentation skills
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan
Referral payout eligibility
Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health benefits
Life insurance
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Reasonable accommodation for physical requirements