Background & Purpose of the Job

The Category Strategy and Planning Manager (CSPM) is the voice of the customer and the shopper in the Business Unit (BU). They are responsible for ensuring channel and customer insights are incorporated in the development of brand and category plans and building execution against those plans in the context of retailer strategy. This role represents the customer in core organizational processes including S&OP, Integrated Business Planning & Net Revenue Management.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Responsible for leading the development and deployment of channel specific annual business plans, which deliver category development and competitive growth in the marketplace. The CSPM interfaces strategically across the business, representing Customer Development interests in cross-functional interactions.

• Articulate and able to create breakthrough strategies and plans and adapt brand strategies into channel and customer strategies in a simple and actionable way.

• Develop and implement price and promotional strategies focusing on channels and the shoppers

• Deploying holistic customer investment across customers to deliver profitable growth.

• Drive consolidated Customer Development inputs to the S&OP process for brand / category including gap closure activities.

• Channel/Customer lens-based thought leadership, feedback and inputs into the category building plan, brand JTBD, SKU portfolio

• Lead convergence of category plans between Brick & Mortar and e-commerce and also execution of customized offering

• Encourages ownership to resolve issues where they are happening. Holds others and organization accountable for delivery.

• Leads/takes action as if it was own business. Leverages digital technologies to simplify work and improve communication.

• Develops and leverages strong internal and external networks effective at stakeholder management & strategic influencing.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree required

• 4+ years of experience in consumer goods and sales/customer development

• Strong understanding of customer operations and channel drivers

• Focus on business outcomes, gap closure etc. Takes decisions in ambiguous circumstances

• Holistic business thinking with clear evidence of addressing business challenges and delivery

• Strong business and financial acumen

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth (https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/our-vision/) | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuVqApc7i-tR2YxazMxNkpPZVU/view) | Every Voice Matters (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/enhancing-livelihoods/opportunities-for-women/upholding-diversity/) | Global Reach (https://www.unilever.com/brands/) | Life at Unilever (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1248/life/) | Careers with Purpose (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/) | World Class Career Development Programs (https://www.unilever.com/careers/graduates/uflp/) | Check Out Our Space (https://www.themuse.com/companies/unilever/office) | Focus On Sustainability (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/)

Pay: The pay range for this position is $98,300 to $147,500. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Job Category: Customer Development

Job Category: Ventas

Job Category: Développement de la clientèle

Job Type: CCD Manager_Cross Channel

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals