Category Manager (m/f/d)

Category Manager (m/f/d)

What we do

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.

Who We Are

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. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Leader Retail Excellence Central Europe

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Rhein-Kreis Neuss

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

               

Category Manager (m/f/d)

                

Location: Neuss, Germany

Travel: 10%

What you will do

• Develop Category Visions for your categories together with local, regional and global stakeholders.
• Maintain, expand and build trustful partnerships with key customers, particularly in the drugstore sector
• Identify business opportunities within your categories and develop category management strategies and category growth stories to achieve these
• Generate insights through the analysis of category, brand, and competitor data, including collaboration with other internal departments and external service providers
• Be the source of category insights for the organization
• Create internal and external assortment and placement recommendations
• Independently conduct customer- and category-specific market research studies in close collaboration with the market research team.
• Closely collaborate with Customer & Shopper Activation, Perfect Store, Sales, Market Research and Marketing to accelerate the physical availability of our brands and to drive category growth
• Demonstrate an owner’s mindset by enhancing our Category Management approach, challenging the status quo and implementing new ways of working & tools

What we are looking for

• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Category Management, Marketing or Sales in the FMCG/OTC industry.
• Certification in category management (GS1 or equivalent) is optional
• Very good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel & Power Point)
• Knowledge of analyzing GfK and Nielsen panel data & working with SpaceMan is optional
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pronounced affinity for data and numbers
• Advanced understanding of the German retail landscape (especially drugstores & pharmacies) & strong connection to key customers & buyers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging various stakeholders (internal & external), fostering a collaborative work environment and building powerful partnerships with customers
• Fluency in German & English is required

What’s in it for you

• Your compensation: Benefit from an attractive base salary and performance-related bonuses. Successes are not only recognized but also celebrated!
• Joint growth is our goal: immerse yourself in our diverse training programs that will advance you both personally and professionally. Regular training days allow you to elevate your skills to the next level.
• Work mobile and flexibly: Enjoy the freedom of mobile working two days a week.
• Everything for your well-being: Enjoy a varied canteen, free fruit, and access to our gym and fitness classes. Join a staff group to connect with like-minded people or celebrate with us at company events. Well-being and team spirit are important to us!
• Exclusive employee benefits and gifts: Shop in our Employee Store and receive discounts on our world-renowned brands. We value our employees and show our appreciation through special gifts.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.