Category Manager

Category Manager

Job Description

About You:

You are ambitious and always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you.

You are ready for a new challenge and want a career with purpose; to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact.

As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses.

You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

Excited yet?

You should be! This is a truly exciting opportunity for people who are passionate about growing their career within the category leadership function.

What are we looking for?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-oriented, self-starter with strong leadership and influencing skills.

You'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, matrixed environment, bringing fresh thinking and a problem-solving mindset to every challenge.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of driving category growth by developing and executing strategic, data-driven initiatives aligned with Kimberly-Clark’s vision.

By collaborating closely our key retail partners In Ireland, you’ll shape and implement consumer-led category plans that deliver sustainable, mutual growth.

Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure alignment and flawless execution of strategies that support long-term, profitable success.

The Role:

To lead the business in accelerating growth in Irish retailers through


* Building strong, collaborative relationships with retailers.

Influencing partners to adopt joint business plans, including range reviews, merchandising, and promotional strategies.


* Creating compelling, insight-led selling stories using data from multiple sources  to drive category initiatives and secure retailer buy-in.


* Gaining commitment to joint category plans on key initiatives including range and merchandising


* Monitor and evaluate category, shopper, and competitor trends.

Translate insights into actionable recommendations to address opportunities and challenges


* Partner closely with sales, marketing and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans.

Skills & Experience


* Experience in category development or commercial role, ideally within the UK FMCG market


* Highly analytical with experience dissecting data t...