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The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive category growth and shopper satisfaction? As a Manager, Category Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of key categories by partnering closely with retail merchant teams. Leveraging your expertise in category management and shopper behavior, you’ll uncover trends, identify opportunities, and deliver strategic recommendations that influence merchandising decisions. From crafting compelling assortment strategies to managing the modular relay process and planogram execution, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering value to both the business and retailer shoppers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for generating and delivering compelling categories, shopper and consumer insights that lead to actionable recommendations across two distinct departments/business segments
- Present analysis, market trend information and category opportunities directly to retailer client, maintaining a strong relationship with buyers and their support teams
- Responsible for drawing and updating planograms for the assigned categories
- Collaborate with internal (SCJ Category Insights teams) and external insights partners to identify market and shopper trends that are driving category growth
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to the merchants
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant business experience
- Experience in CPG and/or retail
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
- Proficiency with syndicated sales and shopper data:
- POS data (e.g., Nielsen or Circana/Madrid)
- Panel data (e.g., Numerator or Nielsen Homescan)
- Walmart data (Scintilla/Luminate)
- Fact-based storytelling:
- Data visualization
- Effective written communication and presentation skills
- Assortment planning and merchandising relay experience:
- Space-to-sales analysis
- Shopper-driven shelf design
- JDA (or equivalent)
- Relationship building
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Full-time onsite role in SC Johnson office, Rogers, Arkansas
- ~30% Travel
- Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period
- This role is not eligible for relocation assistance
BENEFITS AND PERKS
SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
Inclusion & Diversity We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
Better Together At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.
Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.
