Category Development Analyst | Walmart

fgf brands • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Development Analyst (Walmart) will be primarily responsible for analyzing data and providing unbiased insights and recommendations externally to Walmart, to optimize total performance. The Category Analyst will work closely with the Sr Director, Category Development & Insights to influence the development and implementation of category strategy and initiatives across Walmart bakery categories. The Category Analyst should demonstrate strong technical skills, the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, develop insights and presentations, execute space management projects and interact with Walmart merchant customers. The Category Analyst is a willing learner, quick study, and premier executioner of Walmart systems (Scintilla).

Requirements

• Strong numeric and advanced analytics aptitude
• Basic technical aptitude with web-based tools and advanced proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in syndicated data sources such as Scintilla , IRI/Circana or Nielsen
• The ability to understand and influence cross-functional inputs to Merchandising, for achieving better output results
• High comfort level with working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment
• Ability to solve complex problems, attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting)

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the use of Scintilla a plus
• Proficiency in JDA / Space planning a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support through data capture, data analysis, and planogram development
• Be able to function autonomously and make decisions independently working with business unit leaders and core customers
• Build market share reports to detail overall performance, gaps to Rest of Market, and opportunities for development
• Develop and deliver seamless data solution tools for Circana, Scintilla, and other external data sources.
• Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translating insight into retail action
• Assist in the development of analytical reporting tools and resources to measure and track category performance across all formats
• Maintains hierarchy attribution within Circana/IRI and Scintilla platforms
• Supports modular ticketing and traiting process

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits
• a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed