This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11602236 Title: ManagerCategory Leadership

　　Location: Naperville, IL

　　About Lamb Weston

　　We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the1950\'s, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust,and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer ofquality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around theworld, it\'s our business to see the possibilities in potatoes andpeople.

　　We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! Peoplewho are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference inthe world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strongsupport network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, andhelp you grow.

　　We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who thinkcreatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion,Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you\'d expect from themost inventive potato company in the world!

　　Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

　　Job Description Summary

　　Leads the Category Leadership Planning process organization-wide atstrategic customers. Supports and consults with the customer teams inthe development of Customer Category Business Plans.

　　Job Description

　　Leads Category Leadership Planning with strategic customers,ensuring executive-level alignment and ownership of CategoryLeadership plans and execution strategyManages Category Leadership Analyst(s)Develops thought leadership by translating knowledge and data from avariety of sources into forward thinking insights that form thebasis for new or evolved strategic directionInteracts with cross-functional teams within Lamb Weston and atstrategic customersIdentifies opportunities and recommended actions by conductingmarket analyses of category for strategic customer and account teamSupports new item plans from a category perspectiveConducts periodic and annual category reviewsOversees the conduct of category segmentation and assortmentanalyses for specific customersSupports the development of sales presentations for the accountmanagement team utilizing a category perspectiveDevelops joint scorecard with specific customers to measure andevaluate plan successBasic & Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor\'s degree preferred7 + years of related experience or a related combination ofeducation and experiencePrior experience managing and developing a team required; remotepeople management desired.Proficient PC skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIn-depth expertise in the use and applications of a variety oftechnologies and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (withemphasis on Excel) and Syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen,SPINS); ability to work with raw retailer data, e.g. POS, FSP,Retail Link; space management software (Space Planning, Apollo,Spaceman) a plus.Experience in accessing and analyzing of industry-appropriate datasources a plusAbility to travel independently up to 50% of the timeIndustry-Competitive Benefits

　　Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefitsdeliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractiveelements of our benefit programs include:

　　Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and HealthReimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellnessincentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k plan with generouscompany contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stockpurchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and AccidentinsuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services - mental health and otherconcierge type servicesBenefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/orthe terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

　　Job Requisition ID: Req-234035

　　Time Type: Full time

　　Anticipated Close Date: 03/16/2024

　　In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston hasopted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for thisrole. This compensation is specific to this position and takes intoaccount a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher orlower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but notlimited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate\'s worklocation could also impact the actual compensation being outside of therange to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate ofthe range for this role bas