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

TheSr.Category Development Managerwillleadthe category management process fortheir definedcategoriesatTarget. This positionwillinterface directly withthecustomeras well as cross-functionally withinKimberly-Clark.TheSr.CDM will developand execute category growth strategiesbyleveraging avariety of databases toolsandconsumerinsights.The individual will provideanalysisthatleadsto actionable assortment shelving pricing and merchandising recommendations.

In this role you will:

• Become a subject matter expert in assigned category and provide thought leadership to customer and internal sales team
• Use principles of Category Management to inform recommendations for category and brand growth and leverage information to grow customers category
• Conduct strategic category and channel analyses and reports incorporating appropriate resources. Filter through several 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
• Develop strategic business plans vision tactics and strategies for achieving category growth
• Stay current on consumer trends for various retail channels.
• Use knowledge of shopper and consumer to recommend optimal category assortments flows adjacencies cross merch opportunities etc.
• Provide insight and perspective of the various channel dynamics on assigned categories
• Monitor channel shifting and the associated trends reflected in the marketplace.
• Form perspective on omni-channel purchasing behaviors (e.g. P2P B&M vs Ecom site to store etc.)
• Understand how online purchase behaviors differ from those in-store and how we can capitalize on those differences
• Effectively manage workload and partnerships with key stake holders across multiple customers and internal teams

About Us

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

At Kimberly-Clark 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 Kimberly-Clark.

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 Kimberly-Clark 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
• 5 years working in Category Management and/or in a role requiring a high level of analytical capabilities
• Experiences with:
  • Synthesizing large amounts of data (e.g. Shopper Research POS loyalty etc.) into actionable insights
  • Using knowledge of shopper and consumer to recommend optimal category assortments flows adjacencies cross merch opportunities etc.
  • Building in-store category innovation into all category leadership discussions (e.g. aisle reinvention store of the future disruptive merchandising strategies etc.)
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Driving strong sustainable business relationships at all levels and functions of the organization and with customers and customer teams
  • Conveying complex issues brilliantly with excellent communication story-telling and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience with a leading CPG company in Category Management Shopper Insights Sales or related position
• Demonstrated knowledge of Category Management philosophies tools and processes and proven record of success
• Demonstrated success in leading Category Development engagements with a major grocery or retailer
• Advanced analytical skills and computer software proficiency (e.g. Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Power BI etc.)
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data and systems measures and software (e.g. Nielsen Circana Consumer Panel Spectra etc.)
• Experienced in space management principles and software with ability to draw POGs (e.g. JDA)

Total Benefits

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

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for high-quality 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 Kimberly-Clark 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 which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark 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 pre-screening 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 Kimberly-Clark 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.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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