Walmart Category Solutions Manager

6 months ago


Markham, Canada Kenvue Full time

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
**Walmart Category Solutions Manager (Walmart Category Advisor)**

**Lead category expertise at Walmart through the development and execution of strategic category management plans.**

This position reports to the Category Capabilities Team Lead and is based in Markham, Ontario.

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**Who We Are**

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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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.

**What You Will Do**

The Walmart Category Solutions Manager (Walmart Category Advisor) is responsible for leading category expertise at the customer through the development and execution strategic category management plans. You will collaborate directly with Walmart and Kenvue business partners to shape and lead dynamic, shopper and category-focused recommendations that improve physical availability, build customer value and drive growth across assigned categories, in alignment with broader company and customer initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
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- Leading category reviews for Walmart, including shopper & category insights and trends to inform tactical opportunities and strategic direction
- Shaping Walmart recommendations inclusive of new product innovation, merchandising initiatives, and providing assessment of risks/opportunities
- Advising as category expert based on advanced category, shopper knowledge and macro global trends
- Delivering on Walmart account team business target by influencing the fundamentals including merchandising, distribution and assortment of assigned Kenvue brands supported by shopper, category and product/brand insights and analytics
- Collaborating with customer teams and market units to lead and craft shopper, retail and category-focused growth driving opportunities, as part of business planning process
- Identifying, quantifying, tracking and communicating results against key priorities and shelf metrics, in consultation with Customer Strategy, Marketing and Sales teams.
- Identifying and leading opportunities for groundbreaking category design and reinvention projects in conjunction with the Retail innovation team

**Qualifications**:
**What We Are Looking For**

Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a university degree is required.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop sophisticated reports and analyze data to develop conclusions.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with proven ability to effectively use syndicated data resources, and financial/profitability metrics to derive recommendations.
- Highly effective influencing skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships across levels and functions internally and externally.
- High intellectual curiosity on broader business and market/industry trends.
- Success managing and adjusting to multiple competing priorities under tight timelines.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment where priorities change rapidly and high complexity is evident.
- In-depth computer skills, with ability to build, manipulate, revise and modify data, documents, presentations and spreadsheets,
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Desired Qualifications
- An MBA or a Specialization in Business Administration, Marketing is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years Walmart Canada category advisor experience is strongly preferred
- Previous experience working within Consumer Packaged Goods or within Retail Industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of space management software (JDA Space Planning), Nielsen and/or Retail Link preferred.

**What’s In It For You**
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

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Primary Location NA-CA-Ontario-Markham

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