Category Development Manager - Walmart

gsknch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Pension with employer matching

Haleon Savings Plan

Paid parental leave

Hybrid office in Mississauga

Job summary

Haleon is seeking a Category Development Manager to drive category and brand growth across Walmart, translating shopper and retailer insights into actionable strategies. You will lead the development of category stories, shelving and merchandising recommendations and work with sales, marketing, and insights teams to deliver growth.

The role requires 3–5 years in category management in consumer goods, experience with Walmart, and proficiency with NIQ and planogram tools.

Qualifications

• University Degree in business (MBA is a plus)
• 3–5 years category management experience with consumer goods
• Experience with Walmart buyers/category and merchandising
• Proficiency with NIQ, assortment tools, shopper tools and planogram software

Responsibilities

• Develop category stories, shelving and merchandising recommendations
• Lead growth initiatives for Haleon in Walmart categories
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and insights teams
• Manage plans and launch decks to secure key shelving
• Leverage cross‑functional insights to drive category growth

Skills

Category management

Storytelling

Analytical skills

Retail analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA (asset)

Tools

NIQ Scanning

Assortment tools

Shopper tools (Panel)

JDA Blue Yonder

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and throughout employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation:

No relocation assistance is available. Candidates are expected to reside within commuting distance of the position location, or relocate at their own expense.

Salary Range:

The base salary compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Category Development Lead, the Category Development Manager is responsible for driving category and brand growth across Walmart by translating shopper, category, and retailer insights into compelling strategies and customer-focused solutions. Working in close collaboration with sales, marketing, sales strategy, insights, and cross-functional teams, this role leads the development of category stories, shelving and merchandising recommendations, and growth initiatives that strengthen Haleon's position within key categories while delivering value for Walmart.

Why Join Haleon?

• Competitive compensation and annual bonus package.
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program from day 1.
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching.
• Optional Haleon Savings Plan with employer matching.
• We offer all new parents at Haleon 26 weeks of fully paid leave, regardless of gender or sexuality.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.
• Commitment to development and career progression.
• Hybrid model in a modern office located in Mississauga.
• Fitness centre, annual fitness subsidy, and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Core Shelf Dynamics at WALMART are strong in Haleon Categories and for Haleon brands.
• Bring thought leadership to develop breakthrough Category strategies for HALEON to fuel sales / market share / and profit growth for HALEON Sales & for Key retailers
• Create strong category shelving/merchandising solutions leveraging sku efficiency principles and help customers implement shopper centric solutions
• Conduct Pre and Post Planogram Reviews across key categories to identify progress and key areas of opportunity.
• Evaluate new launch potential and build new launch selling decks that excite and guide retailers and secure key shelving placement
• Build strong relationships with US Walmart Haleon Team to leverage key insights and opportunities.
• Partner with Sales Team on joint-business planning sessions and strategic alliances with retailers.
• Conduct insightful category reviews on key businesses and work with internal sales team and external customers to address opportunities.
• Manage and integrate various global and North American research sources to develop category insights that feed into retailer solutions
• Leverage Data centric tools like Scintilla and NIQ Scanning, Assortment, and Omni Panel to add value to our retailers.
• Liaison with cross-functional team through business planning and ensure category dynamics and shopper opportunities are embedded in brand and customer plans.

Basic Qualifications:

• University Degree with focus in a business discipline (MBA an asset).
• Minimum 3-5 years category management experience with preference for consumer packaged goods
• Proven experience working with Walmart (Buyers/Category, Merchandising) at multiple organizational levels.
• Led/highly involved in developing Category growth initiatives and bringing thought leadership to our internal and external partners
• Advanced at working with NIQ, Assortment tools, Shopper tools (including Panel), and JDA (Blue Yonder) planogram software
• Highly adept at working with Walmart data including Scintilla and Retail link (ideally as Vendor advisor)
• Strong storytelling capabilities
• Proficient analytical skills that can generate insights leveraging shopper research studies and best practice