Meal Category Lead
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, B2BIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in merchandising strategy, pricing, category management, or assortment planning within retail, e-commerce, or B2B environments
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing data-driven assortment or pricing strategies that drive measurable business impact
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of assortment strategies that align with Walmart Business’s growth objectives
- Establish and influence strong, high-visibility relationships with suppliers and merchants, negotiating and aligning on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies that drive mutual value
- Analyze market trends, customer segments, and competitor dynamics to identify assortment gaps and opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Finance, Product, and Analytics teams to deliver actionable recommendations that balance customer needs with financial goals
- Build data models and frameworks to evaluate assortment performance, pricing elasticity, and margin trade-offs
- Partner with senior leaders to translate insights into strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience and business outcomes
- Measure and report on key performance indicators to track progress and drive continuous improvement in assortment and GMV performance
- Contribute to the development of best practices and playbooks for B2B assortment optimization
- Lead and develop a small team or cross-functional workstreams, fostering analytical rigor and strategic thinking
Skills
Assortment Planning
Pricing Strategy
Category Management
Data Analysis
Market Trend Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Data Modeling
Pricing Elasticity
Portfolio Optimization
KPI Reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategic Negotiations
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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