The Associate Category Manager (ACM) plays a critical role in supporting the Category Manager in the execution of category strategy, planning, and operations.
This role partners closely with category leadership to ensure that forecasts, programs, portfolio initiatives, packaging updates, and reporting processes are delivered accurately, on time, and in a leadership-ready format.
The ACM works cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and external partners to translate category decisions into executable actions.
This role is responsible for coordinating inputs, managing timelines, maintaining system accuracy, and ensuring strong follow-through across teams.
Execute detailed administrative work required to support category programs.
Conduct system audits to ensure data integrity.

Requirements

2–5 years in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Category Support, Business Operations, Supply Chain or similar roles.
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Operations, etc.
Advanced Excel proficiency required (complex formulas, pivot tables, scenario modeling)
Experience managing detailed administrative and system-based work.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
Experience in seasonal or operationally complex environments preferred.
Experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) a plus but not required.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales OperationsCommercial OperationsCategory SupportBusiness OperationsSupply ChainData AnalyticsAdvanced ExcelProject ManagementBI toolsSystem Audits

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCross-functional CollaborationAttention to DetailLeadershipCommunication