Manager, Category Leadership - Walmart

The Walmart Category Leadership Manager serves as a category advisor to Walmart responsible for translating strategy into execution for a large and complex category. This role leads category analysis, develops recommendations, manages modular strategy, and partners with Walmart merchants to deliver category growth. The Manager turns analysis and insights into actions that drive measurable results.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Walmart; Lead category analysis and develop actionable business recommendations; Present recommendations, modulars, insights, and analysis to Walmart; Own execution of category strategy, assortment recommendations, clustering recommendations, shelving recommendations, and merchandising opportunities; Manage modular planning, modular development including drawing, automation, and generation, execution timelines, and implementation quality of off-cycle mods, quick mods, and support major relays; Coach and train Associate Manager; Build strong relationship with Walmart and internally; Create category reviews, business updates, and customer-facing presentations; Provide proactive recommendations using shopper, category, omni-channel, and competitive retailer insights; Own digital shelf recommendations and identify growth opportunities; Provide timely analytics and shopper insights for merchant requests while proactively identifying opportunities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Strong category management expertise; Ability to translate analysis and insights into compelling presentations for Walmart and leadership audiences; Analytical and problem-solving skills that include large data sets; Attention to detail and execution excellence; Scintilla, Circana, Power BI, Excel, and relevant category tools; Project and timeline management; Customer-facing communication skills; Modular drawing; Insights and shopper behavior analytics; Build strong internal and external relationships; Team building and collaboration; Strategic Influence; Comply with category advisor agreement

Nice to have

6+ years of business experience with 3+ years of Walmart category advisership experience

Benefits

Medical; dental; short and long-term disability; AD&D; life insurance; matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting; unlimited sick time; paid time off; holiday pay; free access to fitness center (WHQ); on-site day care; company store; Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually; Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)