Walmart Category Strategy Lead

Nestlé

Rogers (AR)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Rogers, AR is seeking a Walmart Field Category Manager for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages to translate shopper insights into actionable category growth across stores and digital channels.

You will lead strategic partnerships with Walmart merchants, shape assortment, pricing, promotions, and digital shelf initiatives, and apply advanced analytics to drive informed commercial decisions while aligning with annual planning and long-range strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, marketing, economics, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in category management, shopper insights, or related CPG role.
Experience influencing customer decisions with objective category recommendations; Walmart experience preferred.
Advanced proficiency with syndicated data and retailer-specific data sources.
Experience with space planning and digital shelf analytics; Excel/PowerPoint strong; BI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted category expert and strategic analytical partner to Walmart merchants and Nestlé account team.
Translate category strategy into Walmart-specific actions across assortment, shelving, pricing, promotion, and digital shelf.
Lead knowledge sharing on shopper and category dynamics and communicate actionable implications.
Develop compelling narratives to influence retailer actions and drive category growth.
Apply advanced analytics to identify drivers and opportunities; support annual and long-range planning.