Assoc. Manager, Cat. Development, Sun

CARE CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Assoc. Manager, Cat. Development, Sun

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Job Details

Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time

Country / City: United States / Stamford, CT

Company: Beiersdorf Inc.

Job Function: Sales

Your Tasks

Category Development & Strategy

• Assist in the development and execution of category strategies that align with overall business and brand goals.
• Support the category management team in identifying category trends, white space opportunities, and growth drivers through analysis of syndicated data (e.g.,Circana).
• Assist in the creation of compelling, insight-based category presentations for customer meetings and internal planning.

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze consumer and market data to uncover actionable insights related to shopper behavior, category performance, pricing, and promotion.
• Monitor competitive activity and share learnings to inform internal decision-making.

Project Management

• Manage timelines and deliverables for category management projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, insights, sales, supply chain) to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information and tools.

Space & Assortment Management

• Manage category assortment recommendations for new items and MAPPS.
• Help with shelf space management and merchandising principles.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree, analytics degree preferred.
• Advanced MS Office skills
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience within category analytics or strategic sales environment.
• Proficiency with syndicated data platforms like Nielsen, Circana, or Numerator
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and be detailed orientated with respect to data accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Being a self-starter in a dynamic work environment.
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Preferred experience with BlueYonder, Unify, Numerator, Kantar, or Centella platforms
• Preferred experience with space planning, merchandising, shelf optimization, or planogram experience.
• Base Salary Range: $67,500 - $97,700 base salary

Additional information

At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.

Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company Work Life Balance (2025)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably''s Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf

Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Beiersdorf

Caring for skin means caring for people.

It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands - Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA - focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries - making people feel comfortable in their own skin.

At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people - our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities - and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and fosters innovation and ingenuity.  We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.

A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.

At Beiersdorf, you'll find:

• A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported• Nimble teams that enjoy challenging work and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values acumen, aptitude and the ability to learn as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that cares about your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to thrive
• A collaborative culture that leads with care, trust, simplicity, and courage

Unique benefits that consider the whole person.

We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:

• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Growing number of Employee Resource Groups or affinity groups - to foster meaningful connections and belonging with other colleagues

Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:

We know that experience comes in all forms and we're not necessarily looking for individuals who can hit the ground running ('check all the boxes') but may bring a unique blend of competence and capabilities that can grow into a role and/or bring news skills to the team.

The Forecast & Replenishment Analyst provides analytical, reporting, and operational support for the Customer Forecast & Replenishment team. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining replenishment reporting, monitoring key performance metrics, identifying exceptions, and supporting the team with insights related to inventory health, service performance, customer order patterns, weeks of supply, in-stock levels, and forecast-related inputs.

This role supports the broader replenishment and forecasting process by helping organize data, identify trends, flag risks, and prepare materials used by the Sr. Manager and Customer Supply Chain & Replenishment Planners to make business decisions. The Forecast & Replenishment Analyst is expected to develop strong foundational knowledge of replenishment, POS trends, customer ordering behavior, forecasting inputs, and supply chain performance metrics.

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Your benefits

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Critical Illness Policy

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International Work Environment

Critical Illness Policy

Attractive Salary

Buddies & Mentoring

Modern Office & Equipment

Health & Wellbeing Offers

Corporate Training & Development

Get to know: Maureen

Marketing is more than selling-it''s about shaping emotions, understanding people, and building connections. It''s a journey of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every campaign helps people fall in love with our brands and their skin. Through marketing, I''ve learned to embrace challenges, stay curious, and unlock endless potential.

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