Category Manager

The Category Manager (CM) will play a key role in assisting the Walmart category advisor team and fostering a robust partnership with Walmart by providing merchandising strategies and decision-making support that drive business growth. You will perform in-depth analysis and synthesis of data from multiple sources to assess product performance, optimize assortment planning, and conduct store clustering through the modular process, all while using effective communication and influence to drive action.The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Develop sustainable and strong category partnerships by providing strategic analytical recommendations that promote total Category & Brand growth.Build comprehensive knowledge of the products, attributes, strategies, tactics, and competitive trends in the marketplace for the Meat Snacks category both in store and online.Develop, optimize and maintain planograms for shopability, space to sales, and capacity utilizing JDA Space Planning and other applicable tools and research.Provide ad-hoc category management reporting and interpretation, trend analysis, customized reports, and special project work directly to internal / external leaders, as necessary.Develop and communicate complex information and implications both verbally, in interactions with senior customer leaders, and in written presentations, utilizing "storytelling techniques" to communicate a clear, compelling, and cohesive shopper story.Keeps abreast of developments and best practices in Category Management, pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and professional agility.Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.