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Sr. Category Development Manager

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  6. 44.6%60 days
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Sr. 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, 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 Sr. Category Development Manager serves as Category Advisor supporting Walmart’s Paper business. The Category Advisor is responsible for synthesizing data from multiple sources, interpreting and developing recommendations and action plans for the customer that will drive Category Sales and Market Share. Applicants must be familiar with Walmart’s internal data, syndicated data, Panel and shopper data/Scintilla, and ideally will have prior Walmart Category Advisor experience due to Walmart merchant’s reliance on this role to support vital job responsibilities. This position will report to the Sr. Team Leader, Walmart Family Care. In this role, you will:

  • Gather, synthesize, and analyze category, shopper, and channel data to inform Walmart merchant of business performance. Clearly communicate business drivers and develop recommendations to accelerate category growth. Understand competitive landscape and provide intel to Walmart merchant as appropriate.
  • Analyze and evaluate individual and groups of category demographic profiles and consumer purchasing behavior. Translate complex metrics and analytics into valuable strategic insights for consumer dynamics in supporting sustainable growth.
  • Lead weekly buyer meetings, advising on hot topics and buyer requests for data/information/presentations to drive category growth.
  • Responsible for drawing category modulars and providing supporting documentation.
  • Develop strategic business plans, vision, tactics, and strategies for achieving category growth.
  • Stay updated on consumer trends for various retail channels.
  • Support priority requests for data/information/presentations to drive category growth. Contribute to creating strategic presentations as credible Category Management Advisor to Walmart.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office software, JDA, Power BI, Nielsen Discover, Walmart Loyalty data/Nielsen panel, and Numerator.
  • Unwavering focus on delivering results
  • Ability to thrive in a learning environment
  • Curiosity to dig deeper
  • Generating innovative solutions
  • Cultivating networks
  • Efficiently focus on details
  • Personal accountability

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

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years Category Management
  • Previous experience successfully driving category and/or brand plans, strategy development, merchandising knowledge and analytical skills are required.
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
  • Must be proficient in JDA Prospace and have fundamental knowledge of Walmart’s modular process and execution.
  • Results, strategy and vision orientation, leadership, strong oral and written communication, ethical judgment and decision making, resource management, change management, mentoring, analytical, project and risk management and building relationships.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of syndicated data, household panel data, Geo-Demographic data, shopper research, marketing concepts and advanced data software.
  • Cross-functional, prioritization and time management, active listening, adaptability, cross-cultural, and social perspectives

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.​

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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

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 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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Salary Range: 122,280 – 151,040 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

Rogers Sales Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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