Category Development Manager

Kimberly-Clark • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Development Manager (CDM) assists the Sr Category Development Manager in leading the category management process for the Family Care categories at Target. The role interfaces directly with the customer and works cross-functionally within Kimberly-Clark. It develops and executes category growth strategies using databases, tools, and consumer insights, and provides analysis that supports actionable assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant CPG experience.
• Experience with syndicated data, such as 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.
• Build sustainable retailer partnerships by providing strategic recommendations that promote total category growth.
• Use space planning software to build and validate planograms.
• Leverage household panel and shopper data to uncover white-space opportunities.
• Examine historical promotions and recommend efficient programming with strong lifts and positive ROI.
• Understand customer-specific systems, including their methodology, reporting, and measures.
• Ensure database integrity and report accuracy.

Benefits

• Flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
• Eligibility for a target bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits suite, including a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.
• In-country relocation support for the chosen candidate, subject to Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies and discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level