KimberlyClark Corporation
Location
Rogers, AR | United States
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) is responsible for translating category management principles into action through data analytics and consumer/shopper insights. The primary focus is to support the Walmart Bath Category, including modular drawing process of Flushable Wipes category. This position requires the individual to work directly supporting & building relationships with the Walmart customer team, to develop and execute category growth strategies, leveraging a broad and complex variety of data, tools and insights. The individual will provide high quality insights and analysis, leading to actionable assortment, shelving, and merchandising recommendations - in a timely and professional manner that exceeds the stakeholders' needs and expectations.
This position is based at Kimberly-Clark’s Rogers, AR location and reports to the Sr. Team Leader, Category Management.
In this role, you will:
Become a subject matter expert in assigned category and provide thought leadership to customer.
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.
Monitor channel shifting and the associated trends reflected in the marketplace.
Form perspective on omni-channel purchasing behaviors (e.g. Brick & Mortar vs Ecommerce, Delivery, Pickup, etc.)
Understand how online purchase behaviors differ from those in-store and how we can capitalize on those differences.
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, million 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.
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 (emphasis in business/marketing or related field)
4+ years of experience with a leading CPG company (Category Management, Shopper Insights, Sales or related position).
Demonstrated knowledge of Category Management philosophies, tools and processes and proven record of success.
Advanced analytical skills and experience transforming multiple sources of data into actionable insights for Category Growth.
Experience using Walmart Luminate data & Syndicated data sources such as Nielsen (or IRI)
Ability to build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels with the customer.
Prioritization and time management, an unwavering focus on delivering results.
Ability to thrive in a learning environment, detail-focus, and personal accountability.
Limited travel: 10-15%
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or other Masters’ degree preferred
Experience working as an Advisor
Experience with JDA or JDA Cloud
Experience with Digital channel analyses
Experience working with multiple retailers
Total Benefits
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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 [email protected] 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 be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
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