Customer Category Manager

Tyson Foods

. Serve as Category Captain for the Target team across multiple frozen and refrigerated categories .

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 analytics, leveraging extensive knowledge of syndicated data sources and planogram execution processes to drive growth and optimize assortment strategies. Strong analytical, planning, and communication skills are essential for presenting insights and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

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Category ManagementRetail AnalyticsSyndicated Data SourcesPlanogram ExecutionPowerPoint Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Category CaptainshipData AnalysisMarket Share ReportingAssortment Strategy DevelopmentPlanogram ManagementExcel ProficiencyPowerBI ProficiencyAI Tools IntegrationCompetitive AnalysisTrend Research

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsPlanning SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

CircanaPOS/Panel DataNumeratorTarget Partners OnlineVIQDOMOHubbleJDA/Blue Yonder

Industry Keywords

Category CaptainRetail TrendsMerchandisingSKU SelectionShopper Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Category Captain for the Target team across multiple frozen and refrigerated categories
Lead complex category work and analyze data from multiple sources
Present clear, tailored findings to Target buying and space planning teams
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, combining data sources into detailed monthly reports and strategic insights
Handle ad hoc reporting 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 end-to-end planogram process to ensure 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 productive assortments 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
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, integrating AI into daily work, evaluating outputs critically, and applying professional judgment
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan
Remote work arrangement
Availability to travel to Target HQ weekly or as business needs require
Background check documentation provided after an offer, when required
Reasonable accommodation for physical job requirements
Equal opportunity employment