Category Manager

Requisition ID: 12202

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is: To develop and execute strategic category management plans that drive physical availability, shopper engagement, and long-term scalable growth across our Grocery customers, demonstrating curiosity and urgency in all actions.

What You'll Do

• Create and maintain the Centre of Excellence Execution Playbook encompassing Range, Space, Feature, Back and Front of Store Category Strategies.
• Develop and implement physical availability strategies and execution plans aligned with 3-year and 2025+ horizons.
• Build and sustain credible internal relationships with commercial, brand, and sales teams to influence category direction.
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative data sources to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Tailor category strategies collaboratively with customers to deliver competitive advantage and growth.
• Lead and deliver strategic category-focused projects such as promotions analysis, segment performance reviews, and range and space optimization.
• Develop a future-oriented Store Vision to influence and partner effectively with customers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning agility, curiosity, urgency, and people development within the team and wider business.

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you'll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

• Proven Category leadership experience in FMCG
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated strategic and category thought leadership
• Ability to create and deliver compelling category selling stories
• Growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, curiosity, and urgency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with multiple data sources such as Nielsen, iRi, Kantar, Mintel, Aimia, Dunnhumby
• Familiarity with physical availability strategies and execution
• Previous involvement in sustainability or health and wellness initiatives
• Experience working in hybrid and flexible working environments

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.