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J&J Family of Companies Leader, Category Solutions in Markham, Ontario
Leader, Category Solutions - 2407021970W
Description
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Leader, Category Solutions
This position reports into the Customer Enabling Leader and is based at Markham, Ontario.
Who We Are
At Kenvue (file:///C:/Users/LGalin/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/TF1W5FAG/kenvue.com/careers) , 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 made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .
Role reports to: Customer Enabling Leader
Location: Markham, Canada
Travel %: 10%
What You Will Do
In this role, you have responsibility for elevating Category Solutions as a key capability within the organization - crafting future-forward category growth solutions that drive joint value for consumers, retailers and Kenvue. You will lead a team in enhancing shopping experiences and retail partnerships that drive executional excellence and improve our physical availability. You will provide coaching to translate insights into recommendations for online and offline shelf solutions. With an outside-in focus, you will promote consumer/customer-obsession and enable brilliant customer execution by bringing category insights and expertise into the organization. A high degree of connectivity, partnership and influence with Global partners will be essential to the role to support Category Visioning and Category Leadership within the Canadian organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the department through mentorship and development of people to drive category growth, with a disproportionate focus on priority customers and categories.
Continue to refine a Category Solutions growth enabling roadmap and structure that evolves with business needs, differentiates Kenvue and enhances our competitiveness today and in the future.
Prioritize and deploy resources to deliver clear customer and category growth strategies.
Support achievement of Company business plans by influencing retailers to optimize physical & digital shelves and provide thought leadership on critical category/shopper design.
Be a trusted and unbiased category partner that brings strong thought leadership to Kenvue and our retailers.
Champion category and customer insights with internal colleagues to build proactive solutions and retailer-specific category initiatives.
Identify local insight needs to drive stronger retail influence and disproportionate support for Kenvue brands in market.
Act as a deeply embedded business partner for key stakeholder groups such as Customer Development, Squad, Customer Enabling, Customer Strategy and Perfect Store to drive success against goals and strengthen influence with retailers.
Partner with Global Category and Shopper Insight teams to deepen category expertise; coordinate impactful category recommendations and best-practice sharing and apply with local colleagues or retailers
Attract and retain the best talent through building an environment of inclusion, psychological safety, trust & growth
Deliver thought leadership and demonstrate an enterprise-wide perspective as a valued Sales Leadership Team member
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.
A minimum 6 years of relevant experience in CPG with a focus on category management, customer strategy, and/or direct sales experience
A strong understanding of Canadian marketplace and retailers
Highly effective influencing skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Proven ability to build strong relationships across levels and functions internally and externally.
High intellectual curiosity on broader business and market/industry trends.
Success managing and adjusting to multiple competing priorities under tight timelines.
Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment where priorities change rapidly, and high complexity is evident.
Strong ability to lead through ambiguity, shape new outcomes and drive action
Proven leadership and delivery of consistently strong results
Valid driver’s license is required.
Desired Qualifications
An MBA or a Specialization in Business Administration, Marketing is an asset.
Previous experience working within Consumer-Packaged Goods or within Retail Industry preferred.
What’s In It For You
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
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Primary Location NA-CA-Ontario-Markham
Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Function Product Management
Req ID: 2407021970W