Category Development Manager

　　Job Description

　　You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're 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, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

　　The Category Development Manager (CDM) - Adult and Feminine Care (Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®) reports to the Sr. Team Leader - Category Management and partners with their Sr. Customer Business Partner to drive Category, Dollar Share, Net Sales, and Contribution Growth within trade spending guidelines. The Sr. 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, in-depth analysis and shopper/consumer insights for the customer and the Kimberly-Clark 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:

　　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 guidelinesAchieve JBP goals that are mutually agreed upon with assigned customerTranslate 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 sell-in 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 K-C needs and strategies.Submit customer contracts and other account specific documentation on a timely basisManage communication with key customer, agency, supply chain, and K-C contacts to address service issues and opportunitiesOwn 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®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands-and 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 wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

　　At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's 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, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll 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, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

　　Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree required3+ years of relevant CPG experienceExperience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI or JDA)Proficiency in the Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical and problem-solving capabilitiesStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationTravel may also include business travels via airplane to various locations.May include prolong periods of sitting, typing, viewing computer/laptop screensMinimum 2 days/week in-office

　　Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

　　Sales Analysis and/or Category Management experience preferred

　　For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

　　Hybrid Work Arrangements: You're looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) 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.

　　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. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the 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.

　　Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

　　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-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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　　Primary Location

　　USA-OH-West Chester

　　Additional Locations

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time