Category Development Manager

Category Development Manager

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies Kleenex Cottonelle Scott Kotex Poise Depend and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark its all here for youinnovation growth and the chance to make a real impact.

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 this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

The Category Development Manager (CDM) will assist the Sr Category Development Manager in leading the category management process for the Family Care categories at Target. This position will interface directly with the customer as well as cross-functionally within Kimberly-Clark. The CDM will develop and execute category growth strategies by leveraging a variety of databases tools and consumer insights. The individual will provide analysis that leads to actionable assortment shelving pricing and merchandising recommendations.

In this role you will:

• Analyze manage and track key business metrics
• Integrate insights and analytics to drive DPSM initiatives
• Develop strong and sustainable retailer partnerships by providing strategic recommendations that promote total Category growth
• Utilize space planning software to build and validate planograms
• Leverage household panel and shopper data to uncover white space opportunities
• Examine historic promotions to recommend efficient programming with strong lifts and positive ROIs
• Understand customer specific systems to include methodology reporting and measures
• Ensure database integrity and report accuracy
• To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree required

• 3 years of relevant CPG experience
• Sales Analysis and/or Category Management experience preferred
• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen or IRI)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and were committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If youre looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. Thats why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration helping you connect grow and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

To Be Considered

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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 local policies.

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.

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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.

Primary Location

Minneapolis Sales Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Required Experience:

Manager