Sr. Category Analyst - Walmart

Tropicana Brands Group•Vancouver, BC

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group (TBG) is a $3B startup formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, with a portfolio including iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, TBG aims to preserve this legacy while driving innovation in other areas, striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages. The Commercial team is crucial to TBG's success by driving revenue growth, acquiring and retaining customers, and providing valuable market insights. This team works closely with other departments to align sales strategies with business goals, shape pricing and product development, and maintain competitiveness. The Sr. Category Analyst role reports directly to the TBG Canada Head of Commercial & French Operations, with responsibility across Canada. This position will be responsible for establishing Wal-Mart Category Analytics in Canada and supporting Commercial Team analytics, acting as the single point category advisor for all Wal-Mart Canada business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field
At least three years of relevant experience in category management, intelligence analysis, sales or a similar field
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with strong organizational skills
Comfortable working with large datasets and handling complex information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of business intelligence software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Nielsen IQ, customer databases)
Experience in CPG or related industry
Bilingual, with a knowledge of the Quebec market

Responsibilities

Stand up, update and advise Wal-Mart weekly reporting using NielsneIQ and Wal-Mart internal tools (Retail Link)
Establish, prepare and advise Wal-Mart quarterly business reviews using NielsenIQ and Wal-Mart internal tools (Retail Link)
Provide planogram recommendations (small, medium and large) that will dictate the execution of the 150 published versions
Manage Wal-Mart Canada Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
Manage DC inventory levels
Influence inbound orders to mitigate fines and maximize WM fill rates
Facilitate large pushes in preparation for promotions
Improve forecasting
Work with the Senior Category Manager to update, analyze, monitor and report on the performance of the company and its competitors to support the execution of corporate performance management and strategy
Work with the Senior RGM/PPA Manager to provide deep diving pricing analytics/scenarios using the Buynomics platform
Work with the Sales Strategy Manager to support innovation launch and tracking
Provide support in the preparation of annual business planning documents and the Commercial Growth Forum Meeting (CGF)
Serve on projects targeting particular improvement opportunities, as needed
Other work as directed