Ingrid Molitor
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Experienced Category Manager with a track record of improving operations and driving business success through market analysis, supplier negotiations, and optimized inventory management. Skilled in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to support category growth and profitability. Proven ability to deliver reliable sales forecasts, and align teams with organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Lantmannen Unibake
Tampa, Florida
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Exceeded budget objectives and achieved GP3 targets by implementing strategic pricing and volume optimization, driving profitability.
- Improved portfolio performance through daily P&L analysis and benchmarking, delivering actionable insights that enhanced decision-making.
- Delivered highly accurate sales forecasts, enabling effective strategic planning, and reducing variance.
- Played a key role in Sales and Operations Planning, aligning cross-functional teams to optimize supply and demand.
- Led pastry innovation initiatives in collaboration with European bakeries, accelerating product development, and market differentiation.
- Executed global category strategies at the local level, adapting to dynamic market conditions, and increasing category share.
- Strengthened supplier partnerships and launched sustainability programs, contributing to corporate ESG goals, and reducing environmental impact.
Sales and Events Marketing Manager
Incentive Meeting Service
Clearwater, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved brand engagement by managing websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.
- Provided event planning solutions, including site selection, contract negotiations, and custom program coordination.
- Organized international and domestic business travel, ensuring seamless planning and execution for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2020
Skills
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Market research
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Portfolio analysis
- Sustainability initiatives
- Product development
Timeline
Category Manager
Lantmannen Unibake
02.2022 - 12.2025
Sales and Events Marketing Manager
Incentive Meeting Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of San Diego