Category Analyst – Walmart

We are seeking a Category Analyst to turn shopper, category, and retailer data into growth opportunities s role will support category planning, assortment and merchandising decisions, and joint business planning. It offers a path toward broader Walmart account management responsibility.

• Analyze NielsenIQ, Circana/IRI, Walmart Retail Link, Luminate, and other data to identify category trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop clear recommendations for Walmart category reviews and joint business planning.
• Track competitive activity, pricing, promotions, assortment, distribution, and shelf positioning.
• Support sales forecasts, promotional analysis, trade spend planning, and post-event evaluations.
• Build dashboards and presentations that turn complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Insights teams to execute plans.
• Support the growth of the Walmart private label business in partnership with the Director of Private Label.

• Broad knowledge and experience in the Grocery (Food & Beverage) Industry
• 5+ Walmart category analyst experience
• BA in Business Administration preferred
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results working with Walmart Category Teams utilizing category & consumer insights/data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills
• Self-Starter and highly motivated; can work in different environments

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