Category Development Manager - China at Kids2

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, SKU Rationalization, Market Analysis, Cost Reduction, Pricing Strategy, Communication Skills, Project Management, Retail Landscape Knowledge, Problem Solving, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs. Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles. No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task! We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins. SUMMARY The Category Development Managers (CDMs) will play a vital role in the success of new product launches and the execution of the category roadmap. They will be responsible for supporting category strategic development, focusing on tactical execution of product and category management to ensure immediate product management needs are met, and collaborating closely with the operations team to facilitate successful product delivery within category budgets. Through this multi-faceted approach, CDMs will help drive the overall success of product introductions and category performance. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support Category Team in Lineplan maintenance, product life cycle management including launches, updates and discontinuations. Support Category Team in monitoring financial performance for assigned category including revenue tracking, margin and profitability review, and ROS analysis Work with design, engineering and procurement teams in achieving margin goals, FOB (cost), and launch calendars Assist in MSRP pricing, evaluate margins and adjust product / packaging / pricing as needed to achieve target financials. Seek cost reduction opportunities to increase margin; work with engineering, design and supply chain to implement changes Collaborate with cross functional teams to successfully execute product launch plans and meet financial/delivery goals. Monitor progress and provide status updates to category leaders regarding product development and launch activities. Assist Category Team in analysis for SKU rationalization and productivity at the item level and make a recommendation on go-forward plan Support Category Team in S&OP process participation to ensure smooth product transitions, minimize inventory exposure and ensure high order fill rates. Support Category Team with building and analyzing competitive retail landscape to identify opportunities for new product innovations. Stay informed of industry trends, best practices and competitors activities in product development to enhance the team's effectiveness. Serve as a point of contact and bridge for all inquiries related to new product development and launches within the category. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 5+ years of experience in Category Line and Business Management is required. Must have general knowledge of manufacturing materials, product development processes and costs. Familiarity with the online and brick & mortar retail landscape is strongly preferred. Prior experience managing the product P&L is required. EDUCATION & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance or other related field or equivalent work experience is required. Ability to execute and excel in high-paced organization Ability to deal with changing environments, tight timelines and multiple priorities Outstanding oral and presentation-based communication skills CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT General office environment We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done! Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section. Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V Kids2 is a global company that designs solutions to help early-stage parents and families create tiny wins that build bright futures. The Kids2™ brand portfolio includes the leading infant, baby, and toddler brands Baby Einstein®, Bright Starts®, and Ingenuity®. Headquartered in Atlanta, Kids2 spans globally with 12 offices on four continents serving customers in more than 90 countries and has been inventing and reinventing baby products for 50 years. Led by CEO Ryan Gunnigle, it operates with an agile start-up approach, which fosters the company’s growing success.

Responsibilities

The Category Development Manager will support the category team in product life cycle management and financial performance monitoring. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and category performance.