Global Category Strategy Manager

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that's ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.
What Your Role Is
Manage the development of insight-driven Category growth strategy on our Global Platforms within the International Brand Development Team, highlighting the needs of our shoppers and customers.
You will own the Category Strategy and Vision Development and launch, including POP Vision
Champion the Shopper and Customer agenda in the BDT, while leading the development of Category Selling Story blueprint for Innovation, Renovation and PPA initiatives in our International Markets.
Ensure the integration of Category Strategy into Brand Strategy and Plans, and drive portfolio optimisation with cross-functional stakeholders.

You will have a performance Record of at least 3 years with extensive Category Management and Category Strategy Experience, which will translate in sound Strategic Understanding, commercial acumen and cross-functional leadership. You are self motivated to create and manage the agenda, and great at engaging and influencing others.

Work with Heart - offers us flexibility that also requires partnership to ensure we regularly come together in person for those moments that help drive our business forward. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 2 days per week in the office with the opportunity to finish at 15:00 on Fridays.
Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive, for this we offer free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members, ongoing activities, Employee Assistance Program and more.
Bonus - Our people are at the heart of what makes General Mills great, so when goals are reached, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
Health & Dental Insurances - All colleagues get the opportunity to join our insurances from day one.
Family & Carers Leave - Every family is unique. Our approach allows every family to have the opportunity to spend quality time-off to support them from the point of birth or adoption to care, with enhanced covers.
Enjoy other perks like enhanced pension contributions, subsidised canteen, access to both peer-to-peer recognition and discount platforms, 2 extra days for volunteering work, and more...