About this Category Development Manager role at Kimberly-Clark
Job Description
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
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.
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 ROI’s
- 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:
Bachelor’s 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 we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're 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 you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s 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 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 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-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.
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