Category Analyst, Walmart

Reckitt•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

As a Category Analyst on the Walmart Advisor Team, you will report to the Category Development Team Lead Walmart Advisorship and will be part of a high performing team with a proven track record of success in partnering for excellence. People are our competitive advantage, and you will be empowered to be an indispensable partner to Walmart by acting in a consultative capacity, providing strategic data-driven guidance and leadership to fuel Walmart’s growth. The ideal candidate will operate with integrity, develop collaborative relationships, and have Walmart experience. You will become a category expert in the assigned category and a key team member that will work closely with the Walmart Advisor Category Managers as well as the Walmart Merchant team. We thrive on collaboration and are supportive of each other to learn and grow and we provide you amazing tools to elevate insights and fuel your curiosity. If you are fueled by intellectual curiosity, enjoy learning new tools and being part of an exciting forward-thinking team – this is the role for you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years proven experience in Walmart CPG Analyst role or Graduate of NWACC CRA (Certified Retail Analyst) Program
Experience in data analysis and insight generation.
Knowledge of Category Management and modular relay processes.
Experience working with POS (Point of Sale) performance data.
Familiarity with multiple market intelligence and shopper insight data sources.
Ability to develop strategic retailer-focused category analyses.
Understanding of Omnichannel strategies.
Experience managing and maintaining product attributes, images, and dimensions.

Nice To Haves

Analytical thinking.
Data storytelling.
Actionable insight generation.
Strategic category planning.
Project management and execution.
Strong attention to detail.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Thought leadership.
Effective communication.
Ability to develop business recommendations.
Data management and analytical tool proficiency.
Results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

Support Category Advisors in category growth strategies using analytics and customer insights.
Assist in modular relay execution and trait management.
Maintain product images and dimensions.
Analyze POS, modular performance, and test-and-learn results.
Leverage multiple data sources to generate recommendations.
Provide omnichannel insights aligned to retailer category strategies.