Category Advisor

As a Category Advisor, your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analysis at item, category, and competitive levels, as well as modular management and analysis. You will excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and execution to support the Walmart merchandising team.

• Provide comprehensive category management reporting, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses, trend assessments, scorecards, customized reports, and special projects directly to the Walmart merchant team.
• Collaborate with Walmart merchant and cross‑functional teams to plan and execute planogram transitions and revisions.
• Utilize JDA space planning software to manage MOD updates.
• Foster strong partnerships with Walmart merchants and cross‑functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the in‑store and online customer experience.
• Manage timelines in support of store and digital processes.
• Conduct continuous analysis of competitive market and industry trends, presenting actionable insights to drive business growth.
• Apply deep knowledge of customer merchandising goals and parameters to account analysis, recommendations, and decisions (e.g., minimum case turns, warehouse item velocity, store item velocity, promotional sell‑thru, in‑stock levels, etc.).

• Proficiency in JDA Space Planning software.
• 2-4 years of relevant retail experience, including business analytics, with a strong understanding of the retail merchandising and buying process.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to leverage data and insights to construct compelling narratives with actionable recommendations.
• Strong drive for results and a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with customers and internal business associates.
• Exceptional communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats, with a strong commitment to follow‑through.
• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Intellectually curious, quick learner, and adept problem solver.

• Experience utilizing syndicated market data (NPD Nielsen or IRI) to inform business strategies.
• Familiarity with common Walmart tools (e.g., Retail Link).
• Previous experience within Walmart Buying, Planning, Business Analytics, or Modular Team is highly desired.
• Previous experience in textiles and home fashion is desirable.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Analyst

Wholesale

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance