At Kraft Heinz, we believe that success comes from passion, courage, and team spirit. As a global company with strong values and a clear vision, we are looking for people who want to take responsibility and make a difference—every day!
We have an excellent opportunity witha great potentialof impact for aCategoryDevelopmentManager as part of our Nordics organisationeitherright in the heart of StockholminNordicsHQ officeor close toCopenhagenin our DK entity In thiscross-boarderrole you would be together withtheCategory Developmentteamresponsible forthe strategic and commercial performance to ensure growth,profitabilityand customer value.There will also be a strong interface with our EPDM team based in the Netherlands and the UK. Get ready for an exciting journey driving one of the most iconic brands.
Yourresponsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market sharewithin the Nordics market (from Denmark to Iceland)together with your team
Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and category performance toidentifyopportunitiesin close cooperation with your counterpart in Marketing
Manage the product portfolio, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and lifecycle planning.
Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to deliver categoryobjectiveslocally and within the EU-Zone
Lead new product launches and category development initiatives
Monitor category KPIs and provide data-driven recommendations tooptimizeperformancetoalign with overall business strategy and commercial objectives
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with key customers and external partners where applicable
Your qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, ora relatedfield.
3+ years of experience in Category Management, Trade Marketing or Sales, preferablywithin FMCGand withfirst personnel experience
Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting market and sales data
Proven experience in category planning, portfolio management, and commercial decision-making
Excellent project management and organizational skillscombined withstrong communicationand stakeholder management abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with syndicated market data (e.g., Nielsen,CircanaIRI) is an advantage
Fluent in Englishis a must-have;additionallanguage skills are an advantage.
Professional attributes
Cando mentality:You workproactive, solution-orientedand get things done.
Ability to Simplify:Find simple solutions to complex challenges.
High pressure:A fast paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
Teamplayer:You arealways working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so the ability to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.
What we offer
A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
An international, matrix-organized working environment with great opportunities to develop both personally and professionally
Attractive social and employee benefits (e.g., company pension scheme, corporate benefits, and much more)
Stockholm
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
