Overview
The Category Specialist will act as Walmart’s category expert by providing category & shopper insights and actionable go-to-market recommendations. They will work closely with Walmart’s merchant team to develop and grow total category sales by analyzing various data sources, identifying business insights, and recommending solutions. This position works as a strategic thought leader, imparting knowledge of the category and member to drive profitable business results. The applicant will work from home however will need to work
At the Wal-Mart Home Office and Innovation center located in Mississauga when needed.
Responsibilities:
· Category Strategy Development:
Creating and implementing comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business goals.
· Performance Management:
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margin, and market share, and taking corrective actions as needed.
· Product Assortment:
Managing the product selection within the category, ensuring a relevant and competitive offering.
· Pricing and Promotion:
Developing pricing strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability.
· Supplier Relationship Management:
Collaborating with suppliers to optimize product sourcing, inventory management, and promotional activities.
· Market Research:
Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify growth opportunities.
· Cross-functional Collaboration:
Working closely with other departments such as marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure successful execution of category strategies.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills .
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
- Proven leadership and team management abilities .
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting .
- Experience in retail or consumer goods industry .
- Knowledge of category management principles and best practices
Qualifications
- Analytics: Competency in developing business/category knowledge, and ability to leverage analytics and data.
- Strategic Thinking: Displayed problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Innovates and Reapplies: Ability to design and create capability.
- Leadership: Demonstrated stewardship, people development skills, and communication skills.
- Operational Discipline: Ability to consistently deliver granular, time-bound projects.
- Excel proficiency – Ability to use Pivot tables and Macros
- Advanced Retail Link knowledge required.
- 5 years retail experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9
