Business Solutions Manager

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet - today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

JOB OVERVIEW

• Critical impact on Kellogg's overall business

• Considered Industry leader/innovator that influences category strategies

• High level of strategic thought leadership and customer collaboration

• Ability to lead project(s) and project teams

• Ability to train others

• Ability to influence the organization

• Ability to influence customer regarding Kellogg strategy & execution

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Vice President, Category and Industry Leadership

• Manages day-to-day vendor, BC, IT and Grocery team relationship relating to data and infrastructure

• Collaborates with Grocery Category Management, Sales, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Shopper Insights, Shopper Mktg

• Assigned to lead responsibility for one area within unit/department or as a team lead for projects/programs

• Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers or others on assigned project

This position is remote. Travel up to 25% of travel may be required

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

This position will provide support to Category Management and the customer team acting as gatekeeper for effective insight solutions interfacing across multiple customer departments:

• Thought Leadership: Identifying and integrating leading edge Category Tools & Processes will be critical to driving thought leadership and effective customer partnerships

• Automation and Simplification: Partnering with cross-functional customer team to identify areas to accelerate the automation of key reports to enable efficiency and increase sales team members' capability to perform value-added work

• Process Development: Consultant with the various functional groups developing standard procedures for effective data usage:

• Training Kellogg personnel on the procedures, reporting tools and systems

• Integrating a broad range of ideas regarding team needs and system requirements

• World Class Performance: Sharing best practices with all members of the Grocery team with the goal of achieving a world-class, high performing organization

• Primary system applications include virtual testing, new item tracking, user-customized dashboards, & daily performance scorecards.

• Business Intelligence: Look for trends in the marketplace and develop intel and selling stories to enable the sales and category management teams.

Project Management

• Develop and Maintain Analytical List

• Form and Maintain Project Team Engagement

• Report Progress and Results

Analysis/Business Intelligence

• Trend Analysis

• Data Analysis/Interpretation

Sales Execution

• Fact Based Selling

• Automation of Recurring Presentations (Division, BU, JBP)

Business Economics

• Industry Assortment Tools

• Business Intelligence Databases

• Category Management Tools

Consumer Understanding

• Defining Market Opportunities

• Market Trend Analysis

• Market Dynamics

Shelving Solutions

• Automation of Planogram Writing/Analyzing Process

• Manage Image, POG, Mapping DB

Bigg Mixx Optimization

• Implementation of Bigg Mixx

Category Attribution

• Evaluate and Improve Current Attribution

• Maintain integrity of Category Attribution

Total Store and Aisle Analytics

• Enable Analytics Analysis at total Store Level

• Turnkey Process for Field and Customer Team Reporting

• Automation of Recurring Presentations

Data Process Creation and Maintenance

• Syndicated & POS

• GSV/POS Data Alignment

• Masterfiles

• Data Access Authorizations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university OR High School Diploma and 2-3 years industry experience

• Proven efficiency working in Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; Knowledge and use of: Nielsen/Circana, Loyalty card databases, JDA/Apollo, Category Management tools and/or other business performance indicators.

• Previous experience in Category Management

• Very experienced using database software and programming

• Proficient in POS, Shopper Card & Syndicated data

• Excellent presentation, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience:

• High level of strategic thought leadership and customer collaboration

• Understanding of Python and script writing

• Ability to train others

• Ability to influence the organization

• Ability to influence the customer regarding Kellogg strategy and execution

Salary Range :_ $105,040 - $131,300_

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset - our people. That's why we're committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best - physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution

• Paid Time Off ( includes paid sick time)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD

• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees

• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder's passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi , Special K, Raisin Bran , Frosted Mini Wheats , and Bear Naked . With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit .

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected]

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link ( Participation\ Poster_ES.pdf) .

Let's create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.