Director, Category Leadership

The Kraft Heinz Company

Director, Category Leadership driving long-term category growth across physical stores and e-commerce at Kraft Heinz. Leading a high-performing team to optimize category strategies and improve store performance.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,300 - $237,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category growth strategies across both physical and digital environments, leveraging advanced analytics and shopper insights to optimize performance and drive profitability. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior leadership through effective communication and strategic planning.

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Category Management LeadershipAdvanced Analytics UtilizationOmnichannel Retail StrategyMacro-Space PlanningFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentAssortment OptimizationInventory AnalyticsDemand ForecastingShopper Insights Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStorytelling SkillsTeam DevelopmentInfluencing Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Data PlatformsAI-Enabled InsightsReal-Time Data Analytics

Industry Keywords

CPGRetailE-CommerceDigital CommerceIn-Store Merchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior retailer leaders to develop long-term category growth strategies across store and e-commerce environments
Lead joint category planning and strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth for both the retailer and the enterprise
Identify retail solutions through deep understanding of shopper behavior, category trends, and store-level insights
Develop and execute integrated category strategies across physical shelf, digital shelf, and omnichannel fulfillment models
Optimize category performance across in-store merchandising, digital discoverability, and online shopper conversion
Leverage advanced analytics, AI-enabled insights, and real-time data platforms to inform category strategy
Integrate inventory analytics and supply chain insights into category planning to ensure optimal product availability.
Analyze store-level and regional performance to identify localized assortment and merchandising opportunities
Lead macro-space planning initiatives to optimize shelf allocation, assortment productivity, and category roles
Lead and develop a high-performing category leadership team, fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in CPG, retail, or category management leadership
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong experience leveraging advanced analytics, shopper insights, and data platforms to drive category strategy
Experience with omnichannel retail, digital commerce, and store-level retail dynamics
Knowledge of macro-space planning, assortment optimization, and category strategy development
Experience utilizing inventory analytics and demand forecasting to improve availability and category productivity
Strong financial acumen and ability to translate insights into business results
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior retailer leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
Protection and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability