Category Manager, Walmart
About the role
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! As Category Manager, Walmart, you will serve as the strategic analytical engine for the Walmart account team, translating complex data into actionable insights to grow the total category. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the category management process, influencing modular recommendations, and optimizing omni-channel growth within the Walmart Inc. ecosystem. This position is based in Indianapolis, IN at the Global HQ with a hybrid work environment and requires up to 25% travel. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Responsibilities
- Lead advanced analytics by leveraging Walmart data tools (Scintilla), retailer POS, and third-party data to deliver high-impact reporting and insights to the sales organization and leadership.
- Act as a customer-facing category expert, providing thought leadership on product mix, shelf/display space,