Experience:

5 years required

Skills:

Power BI, Python, SQL, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Own and execute end-to-end planogram development/optimization/revamp projects for key APAC retailers using external tools (JDA, Tana power, equivalent) and internal systems (POG Heatmap tools).
• Provide analytics-led insights for POG proposals, including building, optimizing, improving, updating POGs, conducting various analytics like space-to-sales analysis, assortment optimization, and equivalent.
• Act as the subject matter expert for space planning and POG development/optimization ...
• Drive Category Management, Channel, Customer analytics initiatives to support Countries win CatMan objectives with key customers/retailers.
• You are the face of CatMan, Channel, Customer analytics for APAC. You own and drive the Category Management analytics support to countries, collaborating with country teams to work on identified JBPs / Range Reviews to support analytics & data, and helping build the proposal to win with the customer/KA.
• Key Responsibility Areas.
• Conduct Channel, Customer & CatMan analytics for identified key customer X portfolio in Asia countries.
• Providing support in JBPs and Range Reviews.
• Playing key role in developing and delivering the CatMan proposals to customer/KA/buyers working in partnership with country teams.
• Champion capability building for Category Management & POG analytics for APAC.
• As a coach and influencer, you will partner directly with country teams to embed excellence into their daily routines. Your impact will be through coaching KAMs / Analytics teams, and other key stakeholders to develop their own insights and confidently present data-driven strategies to internal & external customers/stakeholders. You are a catalyst for change, fostering a culture where key KAM, analytics employees feels empowered to be a data driven strategist.
• Key Responsibility Areas.
• Develop and share APAC-wide case studies and best practices, quantifying the business impact (e.g., sales lift, share gain) to build a repository of success stories.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs and workshops on POG optimization, category management principles, and the use of analytical tools to Key Account and Marketing teams.
• Foster a self-serve analytics culture by championing the use of data in daily decision-making across the commercial organization.
• Conduct workshops and "clinics" to provide ongoing support and upskill the commercial organization, fostering a community of CatMan -literate practitioners.
• of POG projects executed using advanced space planning / management tool capabilities.
• of Channel/KA analytics projects delivered.
• of training sessions and programs delivered.
• of CatMan projects / proposals delivered.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field; Master s degree is a plus.
• Must have min 5-7 years of experience in Planogram Management, Category Management, or Retail Analytics within the FMCG/CPG industry.
• Proven expertise in leading end-to-end POG projects and using specialized software (JDA Space Planning, Tana Power, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in retail data (POS, Syndicated Data).
• Must be proficient with visualization tools like Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to train and coach others.
• Experience working in a multi-country APAC environment is highly preferred.
• Fluent in English (verbal & written).
• Preferred experiences: Working knowledge with Python, SQL, SPSS.
• Working in/for countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia.
• Proven experience in creating training materials and delivering effective technical training to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for mastering and teaching complex tools.
• Thrive with an entrepreneurial mindset as an individual contributor.
• Team player and fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
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Job type:

Full-time

• Role Overview.
• Looking for a Category Development Marketer with a strong consumer insight orientation and deep understanding of distribution channels. This role will focus on managing the entire category portfolio, driving category growth through strategic marketing initiatives, to maximize category penetration and consumer relevance.
• Develop and implement category marketing strategies rooted in consumer behavior insights and market trends.
• Lead category planning and mix optimization to maximize sales and profitability through effective assortment, pricing, and promotional.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, shopper marketing, and sales to ensure product availability, effective placement, and strong category presence across channels.
• Analyze category performance, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and formulate actionable marketing plans.
• Drive category innovation and new product introductions with a consumer-centric approach to meet evolving needs and maximize distribution reach.
• Work cross-functionally with sales and shopper marketing to ensure category strategies align with overall business goals and channel objectives.
• Work closely with agency and consumer experience team to ensure product proposition and key messaging is communicated in an effective manner.
• Ensure portfolio health is maintained - responsible for pricing, gross margin, profitable mix.
• Key Qualifications.
• MBA/PGDM with specialization in Marketing or equivalent.
• Learn more about 3M s creative solutions to the world s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
• Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
• 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.
• Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
• Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.