Category Development Manager

Job Title: Category Development Manager

Division: Consumer Products Division

Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Reports To:Category Management Director

Who We Are:

For more than acentury, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellencesolely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every personaround the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety,sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in theirinfinite diversity.

At L'Oreal Consumers Products, our missionis to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable.Our division holds the world's #1 beauty brand with L'Oreal Paris, the #1makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, aswell as NYX Professional Make Up.

What YouWill Learn:

Responsible for levering in-depth categoryanalysis and retailer/market data and insights to optimize marketingmix/assortment and to uncover portfolio growth opportunities for our retailersand distributors. This role manages and focuses on growing multiple brandswithin a category focus and team development and synergies. Lead and develop ways to analyze point ofsales data, meet with internal customers/retailers-clients/distributors, andreview merchandising strategies aiming to support an elevated look of successat trade.

• Direct supervision of Category Analysts and oversee the coordinationof 3rd Party resources to cover cosmetic seasonal implementationsand personal care categories.
• Manage short- and mid-term strategy needs of the product/brandportfolio aligned with Brand Management.
• Manage and develop people or teams; work transversal with otherfunctional teams (Commercial, Marketing and Logistics) across LDB and CPD.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving distribution level andspace at shelf along with the Commercial Team working collaboratively andtransversal.
• Contribute to category/brand selling stories and insights intoaction leveraging the Advisory Role with Key Customers and customer's category discussion.
• Directly support recommendations on innovation pipeline aiming toimprove new products forecast accuracy. This applies for Brand Management andDemand Planning on product mix analysis when needed.
• Champion scorecard for planogram execution and performance KPIs(space to sales, distribution level, merchandising, days on hand, A/S/W metricsfor SKU productivity).
• Constant collaboration to support commercial planning, speciallymanaging the Cosmetic Wall Universe and potential growth plans.
• Identify growth opportunities by region and along with the BusinessDevelopment Managers. This is a direct input for the annual CAPEX projectionsby brand.
• Direct contributor to our sustainability journey(reduce-reuse-recycle) and L'Oreal for the Future initiatives that support anelevated cosmetic fixture approach plans by top retailers and top brands.

What We AreLooking For:

RequiredQualifications:• Bachelor's degree in BusinessAdministration is required or related disciplines.

• Minimum five plus years of experience in category management,marketing, or sales or related position. Beauty and Personal Care categoryknowledge is highly preferred.
• Financial knowledge - i.e. P&L and COG management.
• Market Research: Ability to interpret research data and draw applicationconclusions
• Leadership: Demonstration ofleadership with team, support departments and customers, and fosterscollaboration.
• Proficient in MicrosoftOffice programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) with excellent knowledge ofExcel, Analyzer and business applications

The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functionsof this job, the employee spends specific time in the following physicalactivities:• Stand: Under 1/3• Walk: Under 1/3• Sit: Over 2/3• Talk or hear: Over 2/3

Also, the employee lifts specific weightfollowing safety guidelines and policies established by the Company.• Lift up to 10 pounds: Over 1/3• Lift up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3

Lift up to 50pounds: NonePreferred Qualifications:• Advanced Degrees• Relevant Industry Certifications• Soft Skills if applicable (i.e., project management, communication, time management, detailoriented, etc.)

PreferredQualifications:

• Certified Professional CategoryManager (CPCM) and Certified Professional Strategic Advisor are preferred.
• Communicates clearly andconcisely in English / Spanish orally and written.
• Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Attention to detail and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Confident with decision making and project management.
• Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills.

The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functionsof this job, the employee spends specific time in the following physicalactivities:• Stand: Under 1/3• Walk: Under 1/3• Sit: Over 2/3• Talk or hear: Over 2/3

Also, the employee lifts specific weightfollowing safety guidelines and policies established by the Company.• Lift up to 10 pounds: Over 1/3• Lift up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3

Lift up to 50pounds: NonePreferred Qualifications:• Advanced Degrees• Relevant Industry Certifications• Soft Skills if applicable (i.e., project management, communication, time management, detailoriented, etc.)

What's In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Daysin Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (PaidCompany Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, SummerFridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (Company Store, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & DevelopmentOpportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch& Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health &Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive,and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your pastexperience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the jobdescription, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the rightcandidate for this or other roles!

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