Category Solutions Leader

3 weeks ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Kenvue Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Solutions Leader to join our team at Kenvue. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for elevating Category Solutions as a key capability within the company.

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.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of 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.
Preferred 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 We Offer
  • 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.

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


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