Shopper Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Shopper Manager 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: Senior Shopper Manager Location: Europe/Middle East/Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg Work Location: Hybrid What you will do Job Purpose: To 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Develop and execute category and brand building initiatives Specific Requirements :

• Develops an understanding of how shoppers shop the category and uses this to identify strategic
• opportunities for the business.
• Develops and implements effective ranging, merchandising, pricing, availability, promotional & POS plans by Channel and/or customers.
• Supports the innovation process by providing insights into customer needs, shopper behavior and POP drivers.
• Designs, develops and implements Brand specific POP/trade activities along the path to purchase.
• Develops, implements and evaluates all shopper marketing or Customer- specific initiatives through close collaboration with key Customer and J&J partners.
• Leads 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 Managers in developing customer specific rationale).
• Analyses Category data and takes corrective action where applicable.
• Handles 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 AMET. Essential Knowledge and Skills:
• 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 organising ability
• Ability to effectively network across the business and gain stakeholder support
• Self-starter and ability to work in a team If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.