Category Insights Manager, Walmart
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About this role
Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
What we do
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
Sr Director Customer Category AdvisoryLocation:
North America, United States, Arkansas, RogersWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
- Serve as a Lead Category Captain across key category – be a trusted and unbiased category partner that brings strong thought leadership to the customer.
- Plan, champion and coordinate impactful category recommendations and best-practice sharing.
- Provide superior support to Walmart Merchandising team during POG Line Review process.
- Provide unbiased strategic and tactical insights and recommendations to Walmart Merchant on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, Pricing, & Promotional opportunities to improve category performance instore and online.
- Uncover business opportunities with deep-dive analytics using a variety of resources including, but not limited to: POS, Syndicated Data, Marketplace & HH Panel Assessments, and Ad/Promotion Review.
- Responsible for leading analytics to provide value-added weekly reporting to the customer.
- Lead and empower your end-to-end team to act with speed, agility, and accountability.
- Be a shopper and category champion within the organization, providing voice of customer and shaping learning plans.
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders and internal Shopper/Category partners on research opportunities: provide voice-of-customer, shape research projects, and activate findings to be customer-specific.
- Work on Category Strategy Development including growth plans for focus Segments/Brands, Regional/Demographic Opportunities, and Assortment Gaps.
- Influence and execute the POG activation of merchandising improvements, efficient assortment, and clustering solutions.
- Develop, leverage, and share best-practices to enhance the entire category management team.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ yrs of proven experience in CPG industry - customer insights, category management and/or shopper insights for consumer or relevant business experience is required
- Deep analytical expertise and experience working with JDA Pro Space, Scintilla syndicated data, panel data, shopper-card data, and other research required
- Extensive knowledge of omni retail customer store operations, structure, strategy, and retail execution tactics required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships required.
- Strong digital literacy, including advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and database management with an ability to draw accurate conclusions is required.
- Must have the ability to understand and interpret shopper and category insights research and a strong understanding of syndicated data (Circana or Nielsen) and Numerator panel.
- Knowledge of computer technology, analytical software programs, MS Office Suite.
- Ability to independently devise work scheduling for others and to organize and complete assigned work is required.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor skills and presentation style to a variety of key decision makers is required.
- Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex information across multiple levels is required.
- Ability to develop and oversee the execution of project plans and to implement, execute and draw conclusions from a variety of customer, shopper and category studies is required Experience with space planning software is required.
- This position will be located in Rogers, Arkansas and will require up to 15% domestic travel.
- Experience in Walmart Department 2-Personal Care, Department 40-OTC, or Department 46-Beauty categories preferred
- Working experience with Walmart is preferred
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What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Benefit Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
This list could vary based on location/region
*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
About Kenvue
Consumer health company spun off from Johnson & Johnson, maker of Tylenol, Listerine, and Band-Aid brands. Based in Skillman, NJ.
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