Kraft Heinz is hiring a Category Growth Analyst

Heinz is hiring a Category Growth Analyst to support the Target Sales team as a category expert. In this role, you will shape and execute consumer-led strategies across the Kraft Heinz portfolio. You'll act as a consultative partner, influencing decisions across shelving, assortment, innovation, and the path to purchase.

What You'll Do

• Deliver insight-led strategies to enhance category growth and Guest experience.
• Translate consumer and shopper data into actionable, tailored recommendations across assortment, shelf, and innovation.
• Support strategic customer engagements with clear, category-centric, insight-driven stories.
• Collaborate across Sales, Omni, BU Strategy, and Shopper Insights to align on and activate category priorities.
• Apply omnichannel strategies to optimize the Guest experience across digital and in-store touchpoints.
• Stay current on marketplace and shopper trends; proactively surface growth opportunities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and functional capability-building across the team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in category management and/or calling on Target.
• Demonstrated ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong application of assortment and shelving fundamentals.
• Tested experience collaborating across functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven proficiency in syndicated and shopper panel data tools like Circana and Numerator and retailer-specific platforms like VIQ and DOMO.
• Growth mindset with strong ownership and execution discipline.
• Strong communicator and problem-solver.
• Collaborative team player.

Technical Stack

• Circana
• Numerator
• VIQ
• DOMO

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with Sales, Omni, BU Strategy, and Shopper Insights teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $77,800.00 - $97,300.00
• Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, social, emotional, and financial aspects.
• Physical benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
• Social benefits: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
• Emotional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
• Financial benefits: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

Work Mode

This role is onsite in Minneapolis Sales.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.