Senior Category Development Analyst – Retail Strategy

Hormel Foods; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation in Bentonville, AR seeks a Category (Sr.) Development Analyst for Walmart to lead category strategy, analytics, and space planning. The role partners with the Walmart buying team to drive assortment, shelving, pricing and merchandising initiatives that align with business goals.

A relocation package may be offered; travel is approximately 10%. The base pay range is $71,075–$115,925 per year, determined by experience and market location, with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 1+ years of Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy experience.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactive problem solving.
• Proficient with Excel, Circana, Panel, Customer POS, and Space Planning tools.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship and must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and advanced analytics with Walmart buying team.
• Execute space planning and modular design to support category strategies.
• Provide regular reporting and action-oriented insights on assortment, pricing and promotions.
• Conduct competitive and marketplace intelligence to drive brand development and retailer tactics.
• Collaborate across categories to implement strategies and drive business results for Walmart.

Skills

Sales/Marketing/Sales Strategy

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Circana

Panel

Customer POS

Space Planning (JDA)

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation in Bentonville, AR seeks a Category (Sr.) Development Analyst for Walmart to lead category strategy, analytics, and space planning. The role partners with the Walmart buying team to drive assortment, shelving, pricing and merchandising initiatives that align with business goals.

A relocation package may be offered; travel is approximately 10%. The base pay range is $71,075–$115,925 per year, determined by experience and market location, with comprehensive benefits