Category Manager, Walmart

Elanco; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, located in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Category Manager for Walmart to drive category growth with analytics and data-driven insights across omni-channel initiatives.

You will lead the category management process, optimize assortments, and collaborate with sales leadership to maximize the Walmart account performance. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics using Walmart data tools and POS data to deliver reporting and insights.
• Act as a customer-facing category expert with product mix and merchandising strategies.
• Integrate Household Panel data and POS data to shape omni-channel purchasing recommendations.
• Support category assortments, flows, and adjacencies using space planning logic.
• Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and new item trackers for account planning.

Education

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

Tools

Nielsen

Scintilla

Excel

PowerPoint

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’ll 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’ll 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

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