Customer Solutions Manager - Meijer

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Customer Solutions Manager - Meijer  

What makes this a great opportunity?

• Opportunity to join the second largest Distilled Spirits supplier in the U.S. and the third largest globally, with Jim Beam being the #1 in Bourbon in the world
• Beam Suntory is made up of 4,800 employees worldwide with offices, distilleries, and sales organizations around the world; the company’s vast portfolio of brands sells in more than 200 countries
• Meijer is an 85-year old, multi-billion dollar retailer operating over 240 stores across 6 Mid-west states; Spirits Category trends are favorable year over year
• Beam Suntory is committed to playing a significant role in helping Meijer achieve their growth ambitions within the Spirits Category

• Category Manager will play an integral role by developing best in class planograms, generating impactful reporting tools, providing analytical assessments, and leveraging industry publications and research to highlight key trends impacting Adult Beverage, particularly Spirits, to help drive planning and strategic decision making

Role Responsibilities

• Advisory position focused on the Spirits Category at Meijer; this position is a part of Beam Suntory’s Customer Solutions organization within National Accounts - Off Premise
• Category Manager will provide support for the Meijer Spirits Buyer in the following areas:
  • Space Planning - draw and manage planograms for assigned states to accurately reflect strategy while optimizing national and regional assortment utilizing data and insights
  • Analytics - provide analytical support around pricing, distribution, and merchandising; develop and lead reporting deliverables; proactively serve as a diagnostician for business issues and opportunities
  • Insights - deliver Category and Shopper Insights to assist Buyer with developing or reinforcing Category strategy and supporting pillars
• Within the Space Planning process, the Advisor is responsible for creating and modifying planograms in JDA, reviewing and recommending assortment, monitoring planogram and distribution changes to ensure execution and performance, validating space to sales, and delivering on key timelines

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance or related field

• Minimum 3 years of CPG experience across Business Analytics, Channel/Shopper Insights, Category Development, and/or Sales Account Management
• Exceptional technical, analytical, problem solving, data visualization, space planning, and communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to identify, create, and lead projects

Desired qualifications

• National/Chain Account headquarter contact experience; Meijer or another large retailer experience preferred
• Advanced computer skills required, specifically JDA and MS Excel; MS Access experience beneficial; familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization software desired
• Knowledge of retailer POS system, like Shopperview, and a syndicated data platform, such as Nielsen
• Experience in Spirits, Wine, or Beer preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.