Associate Manager, Category Leadership - Walmart

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How will you make history here...

The Walmart Category Leadership Associate Manager serves as a category advisor to Walmart.  They provide the analytical foundation for the category leadership team. This role is responsible for reporting, data management, modular support, and insight generation that enable stronger category recommendations and execution. The Associate Manager develops analytical expertise while supporting category growth initiatives.

What you will do....

·         Develop recurring and ad hoc reporting to support merchant requests and category analyses.

·         Maintain item attribution and data integrity.

·         Manage Quick Base requests, store lists, reporting requests, compliance and requirement tracking, and supporting category administration.

·         Support modular development, modular review, and modular drawing.

·         Leverage syndicated, shopper, and retailer data to generate insights and identify opportunities.

·         Build reporting automation and improve efficiency of analytical processes.

·         Support development of category reviews, presentations, and insight summaries.

·         Partner with Managers and Team Leads to deliver proactive data-driven recommendations.

·         Monitor digital and in-store performance for Walmart category and compare to competition

·         Own layout center and mod room execution

·         Ensure high levels of accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Who you will work with...

Key members of the Meals & Bev organization.

What you bring to the table... (must have)

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience: 4+ years of business experience with 1+ years of category management, analytics, shopper insights, or related experience.  Prior experience working with Walmart.

It would be great if you have... (nice to have)

·         Advanced analytical capability working with large datasets

·         Excel, Power BI, Scintilla, Circana, and reporting tools

·         Attention to detail and data stewardship

·         Time management and prioritization

·         Collaboration and continuous learning mindset

·         Presenting to Walmart leadership

·         Strategic Influence

·         Comply with category advisor agreement

Hybrid work model based in Rogers, AR (3 days). Occasional travel required. Work may occasionally require physical activity and lifting up to 30 lbs. in layout centers or modular rooms.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$87,900-$120,900

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.