Senior Shopper Manager-2407021573WDescriptionKenvue is currently recruiting for:Senior Shopper ManagerThis position reports into the Head of Execution Excellence and is based in Cape Town, South Africa.Who We AreAt , 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®, BENYLIN®, 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 up with 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, .What You Will DoTo use their understanding of how shoppers shop the category in different channels to identify and implement channel and customer-specific point of purchase strategies and plans.As well as to develop and execute category and brand building initiatives.Key Responsibilities ·Develop an understanding of how shoppers shop the category and uses this to identify and recommend strategic opportunities for the business.·Analyze basket and shopper data across key categories to develop insights that will lead to category and brand growth driving initiatives.·Provide leadership and support to direct report (Shopper manager) responsible for Shopper marketing of Essential Health brands.·Develop and lead the implementation of effective ranging, merchandising, pricing, availability, promotional & POS plans by Channel and/or customers.·Supports the innovation process by providing insights into customer needs, shopper behaviour and POP drivers.·Designs, develops and implements Brand specific POP /trade activities along the path to purchase.·Develops and lead the implementation of and evaluates all shopper marketing or customer specific initiatives through close collaboration with key Customer and Kenvue stakeholders.·Manages cross-functional alignment and ensures all stakeholders are briefed at the appropriate time and forum.·Develops internal and external Category Reviews that highlight opportunities and make recommendations from a Category, Brand and Customer point of view.·Develops the trade rationale for Innovation/Category activities for inclusion in trade presenters and presentations to the trade (where applicable supports the Customer Mangers in developing customer specific rationale).·Analyses Category data and takes corrective action where applicable.·Manages budgets and ROI of activities.·Develop & maintain effective relationships with key Customers through regular customer reviews, managing the Catman process and project feedback sessions.·Acquire knowledge of the Quality Management System that has been adopted by the AMET Cluster of Marketing Companies and the relevant Quality System Procedures that are applicable to the job through the inclusion of related processes and procedures in the individual training plan and implementation of these procedures in the applicable job-related processes.·Maintain 100 % adherence to training plan timeliness and ensure appropriate application of relevant Quality and Compliance processes and procedures to the job.Report any non-compliance or deviation to the Business Quality and Compliance Head of the sub-cluster in RAMETQualificationsWhat We Are Looking ForRequired Qualifications ·8+ years' experience in FMCG environment with extensive experience in Category management and trade marketing.·Customer engagement experience essential (Shoprite, Dischem, Spar, Clicks) ·Strong analytical and conceptual abilities·Ability to manage complexity – multiple stakeholders and Channels.·Strong leadership skills having managed a team Core Competencies·Strategic thinker ·Strong analytical skills ·Problem solving skills·Project management skills·Presentation skills ·Commercial and financial acumen ·Good with processes and systems ·Good communication & influencing skills·Strong planning and organizing ability ·Ability to effectively network across the business and gain stakeholder support ·Self-starter and ability to work in a team 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.Primary LocationEurope/Middle East/Africa-South Africa-Western Cape-Cape TownJob FunctionTrade Relations
