Category Development Manager

Job Description

** The candidate must be able to commute to West Chester OH 2 days a week or be within 2 hours from Charlotte NC **

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 building and managing our portfolio of iconic groundbreaking brands. In this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

The Category Development Manager (CDM) reports to the Sr. Team Leader Category Management and partners with their Sr. Customer Business Partner for Harris Teeter to drive Category Dollar Share Net Sales and Contribution Growth within trade spending guidelines. The CDM interacts with many different disciplines including Shopper Insights Shopper Marketing Finance and Supply Chain.

The CDM is the primary contact with the customer regarding Assortment sales trends and strategy. The CDM is the lead in developing the Category Strategy Plan which will drive the Strategies and Tactics necessary to grow the Category. Overall the CDM provides Category Development expertise indepth analysis and shopper/consumer insights for the customer and the KimberlyClark sales team in order to make business building recommendations and deliver break through presentations. Promotion Analysis is a key element of the position as well.

In this role you will:

• Deliver Net Sales Category Share and DPSM Objectives for assigned customer team and BU(s)
• Adhere to Trade objectives trade promotion and dead net pricing guidelines
• Achieve JBP goals that are mutually agreed upon with assigned customer
• Translate BU/Category priorities into actionable strategies specific to the customer
• Utilize Shopper Category Financial Supply Chain Digital Commerce and Marketing tools & resources to identify opportunities to improve plans.
• Lead the development of customer presentations to sellin business plans working as needed with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the customer to understand their goals and asks. Negotiate to help them achieve their goals while leveraging their asks to negotiate KC needs and strategies.
• Submit customer contracts and other account specific documentation on a timely basis
• Manage communication with key customer agency supply chain and KC contacts to address service issues and opportunities
• Own the development and execution of gap closure plans if/when plans are not delivering business objectives

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 required
• 3 years of relevant CPG experience
• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen IRI or JDA)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and problemsolving capabilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Travel may also include business travels via airplane to various locations. (10%)
• Minimum 2 days/week inoffice

Preferred:

• Sales Analysis and/or Category Management experience

Total Benefits

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

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.

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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.

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

Salary Range: 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.

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

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