Category Development Manager

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to grow the Baby Category at Walmart. In this role youll help deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Category Development Manager (CDM) is responsible for partnering with the Category Management Team Lead. Youll work as a Category Advisor to Walmart on the Baby business including Diapers Wipes and Training Pants. This position requires interfacing directly with the Walmart Merchant Team as well as KimberlyClark Shopper Engagement team. Youll uncover high quality insights and analysis leading to actionable assortment and merchandising recommendations in a timely and professional manner that exceeds the stakeholders needs and expectations. Success in this position requires unwavering focus on delivering results ability to thrive in a learning environment generating innovative solutions and efficiently focus on details.

In this role youre responsible for:

• Conducting strategic category and channel analyses and reports incorporating appropriate resources. Utilizing data sources to build strategies that drive superior results. Perform strategic competitive analyses by category and brand to capture trends opportunities and challenges for core business areas

• Analyzing and evaluating shopper trends and consumer purchasing behavior. Translating complex metrics and analytics into valuable strategic insights for consumer dynamics in supporting sustainable growth

• Developing strategic business plans vision tactics and strategies for achieving category growth

• Supporting priority requests for data/information/presentations to drive dynamic growth. Contribute to creating strategic presentations as a credible Category Management Advisor to Walmart

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. KimberlyClark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact millions of people use KimberlyClark products every day. We know these amazing KimberlyClark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At KimberlyClark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at KimberlyClark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.

You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At KimberlyClark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree

• 3 years CPG experience

• Experience using shopper insights to develop strategies that drove category and/or brand growth

• Previous success in cultivating networks analytical skills and reporting development

• Fundamental knowledge of Walmarts modular process and

• Analytical attention to detail strong oral and written communication and a selfstarter

Preferred:

• Experience using Power BI

• Experience using Walmarts Scintilla system (Luminate)

• Experience synthesizing large sets of data to tell a story with actionable insights

Total Benefits

Here are a few of the benefits youd enjoy in this role working for KimberlyClark. For a complete overview see www.mykcbenefits.

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or preexisting condition restrictions. Access to an onsite fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for highquality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness injury or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education adopt a child relocate or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime please check out the careers website.

And finally the fine print.

For KimberlyClark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to KimberlyClark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of prescreening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Salary Range: $101000$125000 USD

At KimberlyClark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

KimberlyClark will support incountry relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of KimberlyClarks applicable mobility policies.The benefits/policy provided will be decided at KimberlyClarks sole discretion.

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