Category Management Analyst- Walmart

Mars

115d

About The Position

The Category Analyst on the Walmart Team is responsible for delivering actionable insights and scalable solutions that drive category growth and strengthen Mars Wrigley’s partnership with Walmart. This role provides analytical support to the Category Leadership Team, enabling data-driven decisions that optimize assortment, shelving, and merchandising.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s)
• 2+ years Business Analytics experience preferably in Sales, Category Management, Operations and/or Finance
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Ability to travel 5% of the time

Nice To Haves

• CPG industry experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Complete understanding of the Category Management process
• Experience working with Walmart
• Experience with Prospace (JDA)

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and maintain reporting tools and analysis that inform category strategy and customer objectives.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence product placement, assortment, and merchandising opportunities.
• Support the Category Leadership Team with decision-making, problem-solving, and project management across multiple initiatives.
• Monitor category trends, shopper behavior, and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Create scalable, repeatable solutions that improve efficiency and impact for both Mars Wrigley and Walmart.
• Leverage category management tools and platforms, including Space management systems (Prospace/JDA), Walmart Scintilla, Syndicated data sources (Nielsen, IRI, etc.), and Incrementality tools to optimize merchandise assortment.

Benefits

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees