Senior Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as an insights-driven category partner for Walmart, providing recommendations that foster growth in the entire baby and toddler category.

• Evaluate data from Walmart Scintilla, Nielsen IQ, Circana, Numerator, and other sources to pinpoint category trends, shopper behaviors, and growth opportunities.

• Convert intricate datasets into strategic plans for assortment, shelf placement, pricing, and promotions.

• Create and sustain both physical and virtual planograms utilizing JDA/Blue Yonder.

• Establish connections with Walmart's Buying, Space Planning, and Site Merchandising teams to implement category initiatives.

• Assess the competitive landscape through both in-store and online research.

• Monitor metrics related to market share, velocity, distribution, and incrementality.

• Regularly update senior leadership on category performance.

• Partner with Sales & Sales Planning, Brand Management, and various other teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, analytics, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of direct experience with Walmart in category management, shopper insights, or sales analytics.

• Expertise in syndicated data platforms such as Walmart Scintilla, Nielsen, or Circana.

• Strong analytical capabilities to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with senior-level merchants.

• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.

• Familiarity with planogram software such as JDA/Blue Yonder or Apollo.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Supplemental insurance options, including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting.

• Generous paid time off program that includes elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater.

• Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave.

• Weekly wellness programs featuring in-office manicures & pedicures, blowouts, massages, and carwash services.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• Opportunities for learning and development aimed at professional and personal growth.

• Company-wide events and outings.

• Volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.

• Exclusive employee product discounts.