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Role Description

Ornua is actively seeking a Senior Category Manager to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in driving category growth, strengthening retailer partnerships, and shaping strategic decisions across the Ornua portfolio through advanced insights, analytics, and collaboration.

As our Senior Category Manager, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of:

• Category strategy development
• Retailer-specific category plans
• Insight-driven recommendations directly influencing growth initiatives
• Product assortment decisions
• Promotional strategies
• Overall category performance

Your contributions will strengthen our operations, support our culture of continuous improvement, and help Ornua deliver high-quality products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an analytical, research, business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a category management role within FMCG/CPG
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Advanced ability to extract insights from syndicated data (Circana, Nielsen – POS and Panel)
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Commercially aware with experience supporting customer-facing initiatives
• Ability to travel for customer meetings as required
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales or working cross-functionally with sales teams
• Knowledge of joint business planning processes
• Experience with shopper marketing concepts and retailer-specific decision frameworks
• Familiarity with shopper insight platforms (Stratum, 84.51°, or similar)
• Experience working in global, matrixed, or fast-growing FMCG organizations
• Exposure to project management or leading cross-functional initiatives
• Multilingual ability or international market experience is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings
• Dynamic Working policy supporting flexible hours and hybrid work options
• Career progression opportunities, including global mobility
• Low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity Leave (20 weeks)
• Parental Leave
• Flexible working
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Charity Donation
• Complimentary Kerrygold products
• Free car parking and secure bicycle storage
• Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office
• Reward & Recognition program
• Volunteering opportunities
• Long Service Awards

Company Description

Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions:

• Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice
• Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers

Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to:

• Seek and Embrace New Ideas
• Make It Happen
• Be Our True Selves
• Show You Care
• Achieve Great Things Together