Lead, Category Leadership - Walmart at J.M. Smucker

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Packaged Goods, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
6+ years of Consumer Packaged Goods experience
2+ years of Walmart Category Advisory experience
Experience building relationships within customers / retailers
Experience in analysis of shopper / consumer-based CPG information
Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and storytelling experience
Scintilla Channel Performance and Shopper experience
JDA ProSpace software experience
Ability to lead and motivate others
Excellent organization and written / verbal communication skills
Proficient in leveraging syndicated data
Ability to develop and translate insights into actions
Strategic mindset to help build and execute effective plans
Business & Financial Acumen
Ability to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

Act as point person for Walmart merchants on category, shopper, and consumer trends, providing fact-based, insight-led recommendations
Lead the modular build process, delivering optimized planograms and assortment strategies that align with Walmart’s objectives
Conduct category reviews, SWOT analyses, and scorecard development using syndicated and POS data (Circana, Scintilla, Primary/Secondary Research)
Assess new product introductions, market analyses, and assortment changes to drive category and brand growth
Integrate data from multiple sources (syndicated, panel, POS, customer insights) to uncover compelling trends and develop actionable recommendations
Utilize tools such as Scintilla, Excel, PowerPoint, Circana, JDA, and Tableau for analysis and reporting
Deliver accurate, insightful reporting to Walmart with expert commentary on current performance and future trends
Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Insights, R&D) to support buyer strategies and category initiatives
Participate in account strategic planning processes and collaborate on assortment, space, and merchandising solutions
Present findings and recommendations confidently to Walmart merchants and internal stakeholders at all levels
Stay abreast of industry developments and best practices in category management, proactively seeking opportunities to strengthen professional competence
Adopt a continuous improvement mindset to elevate advisory execution and advocate for resources and technology to provide leading category capabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Category ManagementShopper AnalyticsConsumer AnalyticsModular PlanningPlanogramsSWOT AnalysisCircanaScintillaPOS DataExcelPowerPointJDATableauSyndicated Data

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company, and possibly more as business needs require. The location is Rogers, AR at the JMS Regional Walmart Office.

What are the minimum qualifications for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree, 6+ years of Consumer Packaged Goods experience, and 2+ years of Walmart Category Advisory experience, along with experience building relationships within customers.

What tools and skills are used in this role?

The role involves expertise in category management, shopper and consumer analytics, modular planning, and using tools such as Scintilla, Excel, PowerPoint, Circana, JDA, and Tableau for analysis and reporting.

What is the company culture like?

The culture is bold, kind, strives to do the right thing, plays to win, and believes in a strong community that thrives together, rooted in Basic Beliefs while supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have 6+ years in Consumer Packaged Goods, 2+ years specifically in Walmart Category Advisory, experience building customer relationships, and skills in data-driven category management and analytics.