Associate Manager, Category Leadership

The Walmart Category Leadership Associate Manager serves as a category advisor to Walmart. They provide the analytical foundation for the category leadership team. This role is responsible for reporting, data management, modular support, and insight generation that enable stronger category recommendations and execution. The Associate Manager develops analytical expertise while supporting category growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop recurring and ad hoc reporting to support merchant requests and category analyses; Maintain item attribution and data integrity; Manage Quick Base requests, store lists, reporting requests, compliance and requirement tracking, and supporting category administration; Support modular development, modular review, and modular drawing; Leverage syndicated, shopper, and retailer data to generate insights and identify opportunities; Build reporting automation and improve efficiency of analytical processes; Support development of category reviews, presentations, and insight summaries; Partner with Managers and Team Leads to deliver proactive data-driven recommendations; Monitor digital and in-store performance for Walmart category and compare to competition; Own layout center and mod room execution; Ensure high levels of accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Advanced analytical capability working with large datasets; Excel, Power BI, Scintilla, Circana, and reporting tools; Attention to detail and data stewardship; Time management and prioritization; Collaboration and continuous learning mindset; Presenting to Walmart leadership; Strategic Influence; Comply with category advisor agreement

Nice to have

4+ years of business experience with 1+ years of category management, analytics, shopper insights, or related experience; Prior experience working with Walmart

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one; Medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance; Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting; Unlimited sick time; Paid time off and holiday pay; Free access to fitness center if WHQ; On-site day care and company store; Campbell's Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)