Mars · 5 hours ago
Category Manager, Walmart
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMars is a purpose-driven company striving to build a better tomorrow. The Category Manager for Walmart is responsible for applying data analytics to develop category solutions and strategies, while collaborating with the buyer to drive business results and category growth.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work closely with the merchant and DMM to develop the strategies and tactics for the Rice & Beans category. Studies and analyses may include, but are not limited to, the use of syndicated data, Retail Link, Nielsen Homescan, Walmart Luminate, purchase and basket studies, new item evaluation, and pricing studies. Each approach requires detailed approach for organizing and completing such analysis specific to the account based on needs and opportunities
Maintain and increase category advisorship responsibilities through customer collaboration and superior category insights
Become an expert in Rice category leadership principles and Walmart category objectives to work closely with the customer to influence strategic execution and decision making on Mars categories
Lead space strategy plans, modular design, analytics and reporting, as well as execution of modulars on advised category
Drives analysis of shopper, category and customer information and data in order to develop compelling and profitable business building recommendations to our customers. Prepare and deliver category reviews and presentations, including market and industry trends, retailer performance, competitive insights, assortment recommendations, pricing and promotion effectiveness, and category reviews
Deliver accurate reporting to Walmart highlighting actionable business analytics. Provide expert level knowledge of industry, channel, and category
Collaborate with Category and Consumer Market Insights teams and apply learnings to identify sales growth opportunities to deliver effective business solutions which incorporate consumer segmentation, relevant research, brand positioning and category trends and assist in leading efforts to improve the Team's fact-based selling and storytelling skills with an emphasis on the integration of data analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of Category Management and Space Management experience
Strong working knowledge of Retail Link
Syndicated scan and panel data experience (Nielsen)
Strong working knowledge of JDA Space Planning
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Word)
Strong planning, project and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to convey information using written and oral communication tools
Preferred
Walmart/Sam's experience preferred
Experience with Walmart Luminate preferred
Experience with Shelf IQ is helpful
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
This role is eligible for a company vehicle.
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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