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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Category Management Specialist
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  10/30/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176867 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 
Role Summary:
 
The Category Management Specialist leads data-driven category strategies and shelf optimization initiatives to accelerate sustainable growth across assigned categories and key retail partner accounts. Reporting to the Category Management Director, this role serves as the analytical expert translating syndicated consumer and shopper insights into high-impact retail execution. In this position, you will directly influence joint business planning, space productivity, and modular shelf execution to maximize brand visibility and commercial performance in a dynamic market.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and deliver customized, high-performing generic and account-tailored planograms that optimize space productivity and assortment health across assigned retail channels.
  • Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen, Kantar, Consumer Insights) to diagnose channel, segment, and shopper purchase dynamics, translating metrics into actionable assortment, pricing, promotion, and space recommendations.
  • Lead collaborative joint business reviews and strategic presentations with key partner accounts, positioning Colgate-Palmolive as an indispensable, trusted category advisor.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Customer Marketing, Field Sales, and Brand teams to design, coordinate, and execute in-field retail tests and modular rollouts.
  • Evaluate pre- and post-implementation retail test performance against control benchmarks to identify demand drivers, quantify sales lift, and continuously refine point-of-sale execution.
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • At least 3+ years of experience in Category Management, space planning, and assortment analysis.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing syndicated market databases (specifically Nielsen and Kantar).
  • Intermediate to advanced English language proficiency (written and verbal).
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with ISCAM database analytics or retail customer point-of-sale platforms.
  • Prior category management or commercial analytics experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or FMCG industry.
  • Team/relationship building, as well as influencing and negotiation abilities
  • Demonstrated business acumen and strategic problem-solving abilities to discover data-led shopper insights and execute commercial solutions.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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