Category Manager, Walmart

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Category Manager for Walmart to act as the strategic analytical engine for the account team, translating data into insights to grow the total category. You will lead the category management process, influence modular recommendations, and optimize omni-channel growth within the Walmart ecosystem.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business/Marketing, 2+ years in category management or related fields, and proficiency with Nielsen and Scintilla tools, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years of Category Management, Business Analysis, or Customer Marketing experience.
• Proficiency with Nielsen and Scintilla retail data tools; advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics using Walmart data tools, POS, and third-party data to deliver high-impact reporting and insights.
• Act as a customer-facing category expert on product mix, shelf space, and merchandising strategies.
• Integrate Household Panel, proprietary insights, and POS data to inform omni-channel purchasing behaviors.
• Support category development with optimal assortments, flows, and adjacencies using space planning logic.
• Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and item trackers for account planning and marketing mix decisions.

Skills

Category Management

Business Analysis

Customer Marketing

Nielsen

Scintilla

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Nielsen tools

Scintilla

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you will be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role

Category Manager, Walmart As Category Manager, Walmart, you will serve as the strategic analytical engine for the Walmart account team, translating complex data into actionable insights to grow the total category. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the category management process, influencing modular recommendations, and optimizing omni-channel growth within the Walmart Inc. ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics by leveraging Walmart data tools (Scintilla), retailer POS, and third-party data to deliver high-impact reporting and insights to the sales organization and leadership.
• Act as a customer-facing category expert, providing thought leadership on product mix, shelf/display space, and merchandising strategies to drive total category growth.
• Integrate Household Panel, proprietary insights, and POS data to formulate robust recommendations for omni-channel purchasing behaviors (Brick & Mortar, Pickup/Delivery).
• Support the modular development process by recommending optimal category assortments, flows, and adjacencies using space planning logic.
• Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and new item trackers to support account planning and marketing mix decisions.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Category Management, Business Analysis, or Customer Marketing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Nielsen and Scintilla retail data tools; advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience working with Household Panel data (e.g., Numerator, Nielsen Panel) and space planning software.
• Strong data visualization skills, specifically with Tableau.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver compelling fact-based storytelling presentations.
• Experience within the Pet or Pet Health industries.

Additional Information

Travel: up to 25%

Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.