Manager, Category Insights to Action

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Manager, Category Insights to Action. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
3-5 years prior experience in customer sales, category insights/management, analytics, shopper marketing/insights, or related field in a consumer products environment
Experience with syndicated data sources and consumer panels, like Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Numerator are required
Ability to prioritize and deliver against competing demands
Ability to digest and understand large quantities of data and information, and effectively communicate key take aways for retailers and our Kenvue brand partners
Demonstration of strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication style to a variety of key decision makers
Use data driven insights and facts to deliver persuasive content to gain support for business strategies / or initiatives
Prior Health and Beauty Care (HBC) category experience
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast paced, matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Own the development and execution of national best-in-class category strategies, leveraging advanced analytics, shopper insights, and market trends to set the vision and direction for the category.
Lead cross-functional teams to align on category priorities, ensuring strategies are integrated across brand, sales, and customer teams.
Oversee the synthesis of complex data sets (shopper panel, syndicated sources like Nielsen/IRI, survey, and custom research) to uncover actionable insights that inform business decisions and category growth opportunities.
Translate insights into compelling narratives and recommendations that influence senior stakeholders and drive omni-channel activation.
Build and nurture strategic relationships with key retail partners, positioning Kenvue as the category thought leader and trusted.
Represent the category in high-level customer meetings, delivering persuasive presentations and tailored solutions that address retailer and shopper needs.
Proactively identify emerging trends, white space opportunities, and unmet shopper needs, guiding the organization to capitalize on growth areas.
Champion the development and implementation of innovative solutions and pilots that advance category leadership.
Partner closely with the Shopper Insights team, who lead the design and execution of research initiatives, to ensure alignment with category priorities.
Act as the strategic bridge between research outputs and retail activation by translating insights into actionable recommendations for customer teams.
Drive the integration of research findings into category strategies, ensuring insights inform omni-channel plans and retailer-specific solutions.
Influence how insights are communicated internally and externally, crafting compelling narratives that elevate Kenvue’s position as a trusted advisor.
Serve as the central point of contact for category insights, facilitating alignment and collaboration across field teams, internal stakeholders, and customer strategy partners.
Influence decision-making at all levels by communicating clear, data-driven recommendations and fostering a culture of insights-driven action.
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering analytical excellence and strategic thinking within the Category Insights function.
Support the strategic goals and initiatives of the Category Excellence team.