Category Development Manager

Kimberly-Clark•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$101,220 - $125,060•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of relevant CPG experience
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

Nice To Haves

Sales Analysis and/or Category Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

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