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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:
Category Strategy ManagerLocation:
Asia Pacific, Australia, New South Wales, SydneyWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
(Parental Cover until May 2027)
The Category Manager is responsible for bringing an outside in view by providing insights into the drivers of category and market performance to inform business decision making. You will complete analysis of complex data patterns and trends, communicating key findings to internal and external stakeholders and support the sales team with customer presentation needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilising Category trends & category growth drivers to develop strategic category insights to inform category growth initiatives
- Partnering with CBI on Shopper Insights to understand shoppers behaviour, shopper missions and shopper decision making
- Lead Category Strategy Development including range, must stock list, planogram, pricing, promotional strategy and NPI NLF including cannibalisation and incrementally assumptions by account
- Be the key contributor to the category review process including cross functional team brief, analysis to set range review objectives, building category narrative and fact-based recommendation for three-way win
- Partner with Account teams in customer engagements by providing category growth and performance drivers and supporting NAMs in customer engagements
- Partner with Brand to prepare the GTM plans for NPI including preparing all sales briefs, NLF’s, key sell in decks, activation plans and is responsible for tracking performance in market
- Identifying and feeding category shopper insights into integrated marketing briefs to deliver strong E2E campaigns
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of FMCG experience across category/sales/trade marketing
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to think analytically to understand business problems or issues and communicate solutions/conclusions clearly and concisely
What’s in it for you
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Kenvuer Impact Networks
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit 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 Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of FMCG experience across category, sales, or trade marketing
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to analyze business problems and communicate solutions clearly and concisely
Kenvue Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kenvue and has not been reviewed or approved by Kenvue.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered decent and competitive for the work performed. Base compensation combined with a solid benefits package supports a generally fair total rewards perception.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, and disability plans are emphasized. Access to mental health resources and assistance programs further strengthens perceived health protection.
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Parental & Family Support — A global parental leave policy and support for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy are highlighted. These offerings contribute to a family‑friendly and supportive package for diverse families.
Kenvue Insights
What We Do
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands — including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena®, Tylenol® and Zyrtec® — are recommended by health care professionals and can be trusted by consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our team members share a digital-first mindset, with an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights and work every day to earn a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes. At Kenvue, we believe everyday care can not only make people well; it can make them whole. Beware of recruitment scams: https://www.kenvue.com/media/recruitment-scams-alert
