Director Category Management - Walmart

Kenvue•Rogers, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Director Category Management - Walmart What we do At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here. Role reports to: Sr Director Customer Category Advisory Location: North America, United States, Arkansas, Rogers Work Location: Hybrid What you will do The Director Category Management - Walmart is responsible for directing the development and performance of the Walmart category team. You will build key customer relationships, manage and coach a large category advisory team managing 15 adviserships/validatorships, oversee strategy and budgets, and report results with recommended plan adjustments to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university-level education in business, marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in sales leadership or category advisory roles.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic sales or category plans that achieve measurable business outcomes at Walmart.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing or coaching high-level category professionals or multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in leveraging advanced analytics and consumer insights to craft innovative category solutions.
Demonstrated expertise driving digital category growth on Walmart.com above organic total site growth rates.
Exceptional leadership skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced retail environment.
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies aligned with company vision and growth objectives.
Proven ability to drive innovation through technology adoption, process optimization, and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrated expertise in budget management and performance analysis.
Capability to analyze complex sales data and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating visionary ideas and complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Passion for retail innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric strategies that position the company as a market leader.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives that drive transformative category growth, create operational excellence, and improve sales performance across Walmart's retail ecosystem.
Innovate and implement data-driven solutions and advanced analytics to optimize category and sales performance, enhance customer engagement, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal cross-functional teams to design and execute forward-thinking category strategies.
Mentor and develop high-performing category advisory teams, fostering leadership capabilities, creativity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Champion sustainable and socially responsible business practices within category advisory projects to align with Walmart’s corporate values.
Drive change management efforts by introducing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that streamline processes and motivate teams.
Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key leadership at Walmart to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline category processes.
Continuously monitor departmental progress, evaluate resource allocation, and initiate corrective actions to ensure achievement of targets.