Category Manager​ (m/f/d) Packaging

We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for motivated employees to strengthen our team as a Category Manager Packaging to shape new worlds of work!.

• Own the strategic development of the Packaging portfolio and define long-term category growth priorities.
• Identify market opportunities, customer needs and portfolio white spots based on data, insights and trends.
• Drive portfolio health across growth, margin, innovation, private label share and lifecycle performance.
• Lead go-to-market strategy for new products, campaigns and portfolio initiatives together with Marketing, Sales and Pricing.
• Co-develop sourcing strategies with Commodity Management and build strong partnerships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional portfolio projects, including innovation, sustainability and category transformation initiatives.

• 7+ years of experience in Strategic Category Management, Product Management or Portfolio Management.
• Proven track record in driving category growth, portfolio transformation and go-to-market initiatives.
• Strong B2B background in FMCG, ideally in Transport Packaging
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong business acumen and clear ownership mentality.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across functions and markets.
• Business fluent German and English; willingness to travel.

• A strategic role with direct impact on one of TAKKT's important growth categories.
• High ownership, entrepreneurial freedom and international collaboration across brands and markets.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model require 60% office presence
• Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces, and a collaborative atmosphere
• Career & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities.
• Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement.
• A strong company culture focused on customer value, innovation, sustainability and pragmatic execution.

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