Category Development Manager

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), will work closely with the Adult and Feminine Senior Care CDM and cross functional teams to develop category leadership selling stories and strategies focused on driving overall category growth and category share growth for our brands of Depend, Poise, and U by Kotex. Leveraging syndicated data, shopper and consumer insights, and industry trends, this role will lead and assist development of comprehensive category strategies enabling greater sell-thru and category share gains. This includes leading parts of Category Management’s AOP material development on shelving and assortment and working with Field Category teams to develop reporting and insights-to-action on customer specific opportunities. This information will be utilized among the Business Unit, Field Category Management and Field Sales to drive continuous improvement in building strategic influence, portfolio management, driving category growth, and execution.

In this role, you will: 

• Partner with and support Field Category teams, BU Sales, Shopper Insights, Revenue Growth Management, Marketing, and Insights & Analytics to deliver category perspective, reporting, selling stories, and category insights
• Partner with Field Category to develop strategic business plans, vision, tactics, and strategies for achieving volume, share, distribution, and merchandising goals
• Inform and champion insights and tools to cross-functional departments
• Operate with excellence in a team environment, with continuous collaboration with Sr. Category Development Manager counterpart, and across the HQ Category team
• Create reports incorporating appropriate resources, interpret and translate complex metrics into valuable strategic insights to support relevant and sustainable growth; stay updated on consumption and consumer trends across channels
• Conduct category and KC strategic, opportunity-based, analyses using storytelling and various data sources to proactively identify and capture trends, opportunities, and challenges, then formulate and execute a communication plan for materials
• Develop strategic best in class Category Management tools and capabilities to drive Category and Brand growth, assortment, and shelving optimization by delivering data driven analyses, insights, tools, and perspective
• Contribute to the creation of persuasive presentations as a credible Category Management expert, at times present findings to large audiences; support senior staff in reporting results and presentation to drive sales, product placement, and proper shelf allocation
• Develop and present category material to large internal groups and, at times, customers
• Manage creation of HQ shelving standards, relevant tools, point-of-sale, consumer panel data, testing, and assortment recommendations

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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of relevant CPG experience
• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI or JDA)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• May include prolong periods of sitting, typing, viewing computer/laptop screens
• Minimum 2 days/week in-office

Preferred:

• Sales Analysis and/or Category Management experience

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d 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 encompasses 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.

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 be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

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Salary Range: 116,380 – 143,740 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

Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time