Senior Analyst Category Management

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Category Analyst (Advisor) assists the Category Manager and Walmart to develop and execute category and modular strategies that drive category growth and business performance. This role is responsible for excellence across two core areas: business analytics and insights, and modular strategy and execution. The role combines strong analytical thinking and business storytelling to identify opportunities that translate findings into actionable recommendations along with the technical expertise and attention to detail required to deliver best-in-class Walmart modular relay execution from strategy development through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analytics & Insights

Analyze Walmart POS, syndicated, shopper, and market data to identify performance trends, business drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.

Translate complex data into a clear, actionable business story that connects the business question, root cause, implication, recommendation, and next steps.

Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis across business performance, market share, assortment, distribution, pricing, competitive promotion, Test & Learn, and pre/post modular performance.

Develop strong category, customer, shopper, and competitive knowledge to provide relevant, fact-based recommendations that support Walmart and category objectives.

Proactively identify opportunities, develop insights, and create clear, audience-ready recommendations and presentations that enable business decisions.

Modular Strategy & Execution

Partner with the Category Manager to deliver high-quality Walmart Modular Relays from strategy development through modular strategy, draw, execution, submission, and post-relay analysis.

Support assortment optimization, cluster recommendations, space allocation, and merchandising strategies through data-driven analysis.

Develop, review, test, and validate modular drawings to ensure accurate translation of approved assortment and merchandising strategies.

Maintain accurate item attribution, images, dimensions, modular files, and supporting documentation required for successful execution.

Manage modular changes, requirements, timelines, and deliverables with strong attention to detail, proactively identifying and resolving risks or discrepancies.

Support analyst with store traits, project store execution, and Quickbase when needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

2+ years previous experience in category management (advisor experience preferred), business analytics, or a related analytical role.

Strong analytical skills required; critical-thinking, curious mindset, problem-solving, and ability to turn data into an actionable business story.

Experience with Walmart/customer data, syndicated data, assortment, and merchandising

Technical Skills

Scintilla

Circana/Nielsen

JDA Space Planning (ProSpace)

CKB, POG Generator

Power BI/Tableau

MS Tools, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.

Shiloh, or other similar database tool

Salary: $94,724.19 to $134,112.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 427756

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Category Analyst (Advisor) assists the Category Manager and Walmart to develop and execute category and modular strategies that drive category growth and business performance. This role is responsible for excellence across two core areas: business analytics and insights, and modular strategy and execution. The role combines strong analytical thinking and business storytelling to identify opportunities that translate findings into actionable recommendations along with the technical expertise and attention to detail required to deliver best-in-class Walmart modular relay execution from strategy development through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analytics & Insights

Analyze Walmart POS, syndicated, shopper, and market data to identify performance trends, business drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.

Translate complex data into a clear, actionable business story that connects the business question, root cause, implication, recommendation, and next steps.

Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis across business performance, market share, assortment, distribution, pricing, competitive promotion, Test & Learn, and pre/post modular performance.

Develop strong category, customer, shopper, and competitive knowledge to provide relevant, fact-based recommendations that support Walmart and category objectives.

Proactively identify opportunities, develop insights, and create clear, audience-ready recommendations and presentations that enable business decisions.

Modular Strategy & Execution

Partner with the Category Manager to deliver high-quality Walmart Modular Relays from strategy development through modular strategy, draw, execution, submission, and post-relay analysis.

Support assortment optimization, cluster recommendations, space allocation, and merchandising strategies through data-driven analysis.

Develop, review, test, and validate modular drawings to ensure accurate translation of approved assortment and merchandising strategies.

Maintain accurate item attribution, images, dimensions, modular files, and supporting documentation required for successful execution.

Manage modular changes, requirements, timelines, and deliverables with strong attention to detail, proactively identifying and resolving risks or discrepancies.

Support analyst with store traits, project store execution, and Quickbase when needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

2+ years previous experience in category management (advisor experience preferred), business analytics, or a related analytical role.

Strong analytical skills required; critical-thinking, curious mindset, problem-solving, and ability to turn data into an actionable business story.

Experience with Walmart/customer data, syndicated data, assortment, and merchandising

Technical Skills

Scintilla

Circana/Nielsen

JDA Space Planning (ProSpace)

CKB, POG Generator

Power BI/Tableau

MS Tools, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.

Shiloh, or other similar database tool

Salary: $94,724.19 to $134,112.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 427756

Rogers, AR, US, 72758