Category Analyst (Walmart-US)
Summary
The Category Analyst (Walmart Advisorship), will be primarily responsible for analyzing data and providing unbiased insights and recommendations externally to Walmart, to optimize total performance.
The Category Analyst will report directly to the Category Manger of the respective portfolios and work closely with the Director, Category Development & Insights to influence the development and implementation of category strategy and initiatives across Walmart bakery categories. The Category Analyst should demonstrate strong technical skills, the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, develop insights and presentations, execute space management projects and interact with Walmart merchant customers. The Category Analyst is a willing learner, quick study, and premier executioner of Walmart systems (Scintilla).
Primary Responsibilities
As a key member on the Walmart team in Bentonville AR, you will be charged with creating the insight-based stories to help drive Walmart success to the next level. In this environment you will have the opportunity to be exposed to and support the Category Development teams. Some key deliverables are:
Provide strategic support through data capture, data analysis, and planogram development
Be able to function autonomously and make decisions independently working with business unit leaders and core customers
Build market share reports to detail overall performance, gaps to Rest of Market, and opportunities for development
Develop and deliver seamless data solution tools for Circana, Scintilla, and other external data sources.
Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translating insight into retail action
Assist in the development of analytical reporting tools and resources to measure and track category performance across all formats
Maintains hierarchy attribution within Circana/IRI and Scintilla platforms
Supports modular ticketing and traiting process
Required Experience
Strong numeric and advanced analytics aptitude
Basic technical aptitude with web-based tools and advanced proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in the use of Scintilla a plus
Proficiency in JDA / Space planning a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in syndicated data sources such as Scintilla , IRI/Circana or Nielsen
The ability to understand and influence cross-functional inputs to Merchandising, for achieving better output results
High comfort level with working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment
Ability to solve complex problems, attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting)
Core Competencies
Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency.
Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
Teamwork and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.
Drives Execution - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.