Walmart Category Growth Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Category Manager for Walmart to act as the analytical engine for the Walmart account, translating data into insights and guiding category growth. You will lead the category management process, optimize omni‑channel strategies, and influence assortment decisions across Brick & Mortar and Pickup/Delivery.

You will leverage Nielsen/Scintilla data, POS, and Household Panel information, working with an engaged sales team and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in category management, business analysis, or customer marketing.
• Proficiency in Nielsen and Scintilla data tools; advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics using Walmart data tools (Scintilla), POS, and third‑party data to deliver insights.
• Serve as a category expert, advising on product mix, shelf/display space, and merchandising strategies.
• Integrate Household Panel data and POS data for omni‑channel purchasing recommendations.
• Support modular development by recommending optimal category assortments, flows and adjacencies.
• Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and item trackers.

Skills

Nielsen tools

Scintilla

Excel

PowerPoint

Category Management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

MBA

Tools

Tableau

Space planning software

Numerator/Nielsen Panel data

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Category Manager for Walmart to act as the analytical engine for the Walmart account, translating data into insights and guiding category growth. You will lead the category management process, optimize omni‑channel strategies, and influence assortment decisions across Brick & Mortar and Pickup/Delivery.

You will leverage Nielsen/Scintilla data, POS, and Household Panel information, working with an engaged sales team and leadership.