Position Overview:
As a Category Advisor, your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analysis at item, category, and competitive levels, as well as modular management and analysis. You will excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and execution to support the Walmart merchandising team.
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive category management reporting, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses, trend assessments, scorecards, customized reports, and special projects directly to the Walmart merchant team.
Collaborate with Walmart merchant and cross-functional teams to plan and execute planogram transitions and revisions.
Utilize JDA space planning software to manage MOD updates.
Foster strong partnerships with Walmart merchants and cross-functional teams.
Identify opportunities to enhance the in-store and online customer experience.
Manage timelines in support of store and digital processes.
Conduct continuous analysis of competitive market and industry trends, presenting actionable insights to drive business growth.
Apply deep knowledge of customer merchandising goals and parameters to account analysis, recommendations, and decisions (e.g., minimum case turns, warehouse item velocity, store item velocity, promotional sell-thru, in-stock levels, etc.).
Required Qualifications:
Proficiency in JDA Space Planning software.
2-4 years of relevant retail experience, including business analytics, with a strong understanding of the retail merchandising and buying process.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to leverage data and insights to construct compelling narratives with actionable recommendations.
Strong drive for results and a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with customers and internal business associates.
Exceptional communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats, with a strong commitment to follow-through.
Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Intellectually curious, quick learner, and adept problem solver.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience utilizing syndicated market data (NPD Nielsen or IRI) to inform business strategies.
Familiarity with common Walmart tools (e.g., Retail Link).
Previous experience within Walmart Buying, Planning, Business Analytics, or Modular Team is highly desired.
Previous experience in textiles and home fashion is desirable.
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