Head of Category Strategy & Planning B&W US

Overview

In Beauty and Wellbeing North America, we bring to life Purpose, Science and Desire through our breakthrough innovations, deep customer relationships, and strong culture of care. The work we do internally and externally is rooted in our purpose to “Inspire Beauty-Full Lives so all people can live well and thrive.”

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

The Head of Category Strategy & Planning B&W US will lead the category strategy, category and shopper insights, and channel and customer planning expertise across our US Hair and Skincare businesses.

Category Planning delivery of the B&W hair and skincare strategy and growth agenda through the direct management of the US Category Strategy and Planning team.

Reporting to the SVP, B&W Category Operations Lead the Head of Category Strategy & Planning B&W US will :

Deliver 4G growth for the Hair and Skincare categories

Responsible for in year delivery, customer planning and category strategies including deployment of TTS

Develops key customer & channel drivers to deliver Annual Operating Plan (AOP); communicate, engage & deliver with the field team.

Makes strategic trade-offs and defines investment framework (Trade, Shopper Marketing, ISV, Retail coverage) to deliver AOP.

Leverage Net Revenue Management (NRM) strategies and capabilities to drive investment for the future.

Lead and inspire a large, highly engaged, cross-functional organization.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree required with 12+ years of experience as a CPG leader with customer facing sales and headquarters experience.

Deep knowledge of the US beauty & wellbeing market and relevant category, brand and customer experience.

Generates operational intensity & accountability behind the performance target framework; highly skilled at using data and insights to influence.

Consumer love, a passion for beauty and proven craftsmanship from opportunity spotting to insight, proposition and customer story.

Strong managerial experience is a must; the B&W Category Operations Director, Hair will create an inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their best; deliver new heights; and develop our people everyday.

Brings the voice of the category and customer into everything we do, always.

World Class business acumen; able to generate innovative growth opportunities.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop strategies, tactics and measurable implementation plans across many areas.

Demonstration of an entrepreneurial mind set and strong bias for action with proven results leading and motivating internal cross functional teams and external partners.

Experience developing disruptive strategies in highly competitive segments.

Have practical know-how, demonstrating a high-performance orientation while empowering and holding the team accountable for results.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay : The pay range for this position is $221,100 to $386,925. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including 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 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 documents.

Equity, Inclusion & Compliance

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Persons with Disabilities.

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. This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

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