Sr. Category Development Manager - HQ Capabilities at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Sr. Category Development Manager - HQ Capabilities

Job Description

The Sr. CDM– Capabilities role is focused on driving the decision-making process within Kimberly-Clark through insights and analytics. The role will leverage data from a variety of sources such as syndicated providers (Nielsen / IRI), internal databases (e.g. SAP S/4 Hana), and/or any other dataset using analysis applications such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI or others to find insights. The ability to translate insights into actions is critical in the functioning of this role. 

The successful candidate will blend strong internal capabilities with creative, thoughtful perspectives, and will champion new initiatives that demonstrate breakthrough thinking. Proliferating this thinking throughout the decision-making process with sales, business units, and shopper marketing organizations is key. Expanding knowledge of the “Digital Path to Purchase” and “Online Opportunities” are important tenants to fuel future growth potential for K-C.

With direct access to leadership, this individual will lead projects that contribute to achievement of corporate objectives and help shape strategies.

This position is based in Kimberly Clark’s Chicago Commercial Center, located in Fulton Market, Chicago.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate the reporting and analysis of key objectives, trends, and business results including, but not limited to, channel shifts, market share, key digital metrics (e.g. search), and/or share of shelf


• Be able to extrapolate and analyze various data sources/drivers to make predictions for various planning business unit processes (i.e. Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Business Planning)


• Lead the incorporation of advanced capabilities for the larger Category Management team (i.e. data visualizations and insights) into everyday business practices


• Drive efficiencies through the development of category management standard work and best practices


• Optimize value creation with 3rd party partners (i.e. Nielsen & Kantar)


• Able to establish and attain high standards for both the individual and the larger team; able to make decisions and solve problems independently


• Drive collaboration across the larger Shopper Engagement organization (category field teams, HQ category management, BU Sales, and Shopper Marketing) to dimension growth areas and find opportunities

Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, post-graduate degree in business or analytics a plus


• At least 6 years of experience in the CPG industry analyzing/interpreting data, project management skills, and using shopper insights to inform recommendations


• Familiarity with the following types of data and concepts to grow categories: syndicated, household panel, macro-economic (e.g. birth rates), retailers’ planograms, shopper research, assortment analyses, and general marketing concepts


• Possess an understanding of the omni-channel environment, its drivers, and its impacts on the markets/categories Kimberly-Clark competes in


• Capability to merge data from disparate sources to find relationships, patterns, and insights


• Technical skills include a comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, space planning software (e.g. JDA); a scripting language (e.g. python) and ability to create queries in SQL a plus


• Effective communicator and influencer with senior leaders and/or internal executives, but also with business partners (i.e. ITS)


• Capable of managing major projects simultaneously

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

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.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects 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.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-IL-Chicago

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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