Andrew Oswalt
Cincinnati
Summary
Results-driven Category Development Manager with 4 years of experience in the CPG industry. Skilled in market analysis, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to be able to deliver a compelling presentation to the customer. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving business objectives through innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Development Manager
Meijer, Kimberly Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
- Act as a Category Captain for Meijer, leading strategy for Facial Tissue, Training Pants, Baby Wipes, Youth Pants, and Adult Incontinence, aligning with Meijer’s shopper-centric objectives to drive growth and strengthen retailer collaboration
- Designed and implemented set size specific planograms to optimize shelf layout and to ensure our brands have their fair share of space (JDA Space Planning)
- Leverage Dunnhumby shopper insights to uncover key behavioral trends and inform assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
Category Development Manager
Harris Teeter, Kimberly Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed category performance at Harris Teeter on 3 separate business units worth $27MM and led category reviews and presentations highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations utilizing syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, 84.51)
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies that helped grow 3 of 4 brands dollar share in Baby & Childcare
- Conducted competitive analysis to benchmark category performance and identify areas for improvement including pricing improvements on Kleenex, UBK and Huggies brands
Supply Chain Consultant
Kimberly Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborative planning, forecasting and inventory management to maintain proper fill rates, maximize in stocks and mitigate impacts to help drive sales for the Kroger team
- Develop and execute replenishment strategies by analyzing historical and current trends to drive item in-stocks to optimize sales
- Monitor short-term demand forecasts from Kroger, Kimberly Clark and other data tools to recommend adjustments to ensure stocking levels, time and location placement to drive greatest sales opportunities
Global Trade Compliance Supervisor
Total Quality Logistics
Cincinnati, Ohio
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide support to internal operations and sales floor on Air and Ocean shipments to ensure compliance with all relevant US and international trade laws and regulations.
- Trained and supervised a team of two to handle all audit functions.
Global Trade Compliance Analyst
Total Quality Logistics
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Wrote procedures and trained operations employees to handle the internal filing of the EEI for export shipments, which was previously being outsourced to an external party
- Created and developed the procedural workbook to act as an indirect air carrier which ensured compliant practices were met with TSA and IATA regulations
- Developed procedures to onboard, vet, and maintain international air and ocean transportation service providers and cross border full truck load carriers
- Established and maintained an audit program to ensure all parties in an export transaction were ran through denied party screening
Global Trade Compliance Manager
Cintas Corporation
Mason, Ohio
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Handle KPI's of two direct reports, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure department standards are met and freight is moved efficiently across international borders
- Manage US imports from vendors around the world and maintain compliant practices according to CFR Title 19
- Create, execute and maintain internal policies and procedures in line with US Customs and Border Patrol trade compliance regulations
- Implementation of trade compliance management solution software used for US imports and exports
Import/Export Specialist - Trade Compliance
Cintas Corporation
Mason, Ohio
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Accurate USHTS classification of garments, textiles, and facility service products
- Application of free trade agreements including USMCA, CAFTA, and US-Colombia
- Perform audits of US Custom entries to ensure compliance with current US law
- Knowledge of US export process and regulations
- Maintain all records required by import/export regulations
Mortgage Disclosure Team Lead
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2015 - 10.2016
Education
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Physiology
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio01-2015
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Storytelling with Data
- Assortment Optimization
- Pricing & Promotion Strategy
- Product Forecasting
- Syndicated Data Tools: Nielsen, Circana, 8451, Dunnhumby
- Planogram & Space Planning Software: JDA
Timeline
Category Development Manager
Meijer, Kimberly Clark
05.2025 - Current
Category Development Manager
Harris Teeter, Kimberly Clark
08.2023 - 04.2025
Supply Chain Consultant
Kimberly Clark
03.2022 - 07.2023
Global Trade Compliance Supervisor
Total Quality Logistics
11.2021 - 01.2022
Global Trade Compliance Analyst
Total Quality Logistics
04.2021 - 11.2021
Global Trade Compliance Manager
Cintas Corporation
11.2019 - 04.2021
Import/Export Specialist - Trade Compliance
Cintas Corporation
10.2016 - 11.2019
Mortgage Disclosure Team Lead
Fifth Third Bank
10.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Physiology
Ohio University