Trade Optimization Leader - Growth & Insights

Kimberly-Clark; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

On-site fitness

Flexible savings

Education programs

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Manager to support Grocery sales and lead Plan Optimization tool development. You’ll partner with Sales Capabilities, Planning, and Data Science to deliver data-driven recommendations for trade efficiency and profitability.

This role emphasizes optimizing promotions, pricing, and channel strategies while collaborating with multiple functions to drive business results. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on impactful analytics and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or quantitative field; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with analytical skills and leadership in multi-category CPG.
• RGM or trade optimization tools/systems experience preferred.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize customer plans within brand guidance and trade investment.
• Analyze category, competitor, customer, and consumer data to support plans.
• Understand channel pricing relationships and reduce channel conflict.
• Develop eco-friendly, sustainable trade architecture and optimization methods.
• Support in-year financials and drive gap-management actions in promotions.
• Contribute to development of new solutions and capabilities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or quantitative field

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

Trade optimization tools

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Senior Manager to support Grocery sales and lead Plan Optimization tool development. You’ll partner with Sales Capabilities, Planning, and Data Science to deliver data-driven recommendations for trade efficiency and profitability.

This role emphasizes optimizing promotions, pricing, and channel strategies while collaborating with multiple functions to drive business results. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on impactful analytics and leadership.