Category Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support the Category team and Walmart Buyer in the development of category objectives, strategies, and tactics
• Support the modular drawing process, including data preparation, shelf layout updates, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with merchant strategies
• Analyze shopper, consumer, and market data to identify trends and support development of insights and recommendations
• Develop and maintain standardized reports and dashboards for customer meetings, category reviews, and ad hoc data requests
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reporting tools and systems
• Track promotional performance, pricing, and trade spending
• Aid in sales forecasting and demand planning
• Maintain accurate customer, pricing, and product information in internal systems
• Monitor sales against budgets and forecast variances
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recommendations for senior leadership
• Support new product launches and customer-specific initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field required
• 0–2 years of experience in consumer-packaged goods, analytics, sales support, or market research (internships applicable)
• Basic proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Retail Link, Circana /IRI, Cintilla, or similar tools preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to organize and interpret data
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills with ability to clearly present data and insights
• Eagerness to learn and develop category management and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment