Walmart Category Advisor

Category Advisor – Walmart

Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. was founded in 1993 and we have grown to become the largest textile importer/designer to the U.S. in our category. We are the domestic arm of a fast-growing Nanjing company that is leading the home textile export business both in stores, and in homes. Berkshire's distinctive product line may be found at a variety of national retailers under a number of well-known consumer brands in addition to private label products with select retailers.

We foster an open, diverse, collaborative environment that rewards performance, and values hard work and dedication.

We are seeking a Walmart Category Advisor who will provide Walmart with an indispensable partner in the Seasonal Throw/Bed Blanket/Electric Blanket categories. This exciting new advisory position represents an important strategic partner who has a keen understanding of our market space, and how to turn that understanding into a dynamic business advantage utilizing a variety of skills, abilities, and experiences. Your unique blend of category knowledge, an analytical mind, and a record of partnering excellence may make you an outstanding candidate.

Skills that Will Enable Category Advisor Success:

Gathering Data:

• Utilizing internal and external high-leverage data sources (Walmart In-Store, Nielsen, IRI, etc) in order to create the basis for world-class analysis.
• Identifying sources of information leading to enriched understanding of market trends.
• Act as a data clearinghouse to vet data viability and usefulness for making decisions.

Thinking Clearly and Critically:

• Analytically process information across a variety of sources
• Develop sound data-based outcomes
• Assist others in drawing unbiased conclusions

Identifying & Solving Inefficiencies:

• Review current processes to determine effectiveness and viability
• Assess root cause issues that hinder efficiency and performance
• Formulate suggestions and be prepared to implement new practices

Developing Solutions:

• Review and improve upon current Walmart modulars & space planning requirements
• Assist in determination of assortments, layouts, and merchandising
• Create and update Planograms (using any specific software?)
• Analyze inventory positions and suggest high-impact enhancements

Utilizing Omnichannel Experience:

• Leverage a deep understanding of the market landscape, provide suggestions and insights.
• Understand the category’s unique seasonality and shopper trends.
• Proactively and holistically anticipate trends, threats, opportunities.
• Advise on eCommerce merchandising, photography, promotions, search engine optimization, etc.
• Forecast Walmart customer wants and needs.

Managing and Providing Data:

• Coordinate, track, and catalog samples and sample requests amongst all suppliers
• Develop best-in-class reports delivering concise, timely intelligence on the competitive landscape
• Report on in-stock, inventory flow, sales trends, and more
• Maximize category performance by effectively partnering with Walmart Forecasting and Replenishment

Partnering with Excellence:

• Understand that the goal of the work is the success of the category for Walmart
• Advise on strategy & execution with laser focus on precise goals and stated outcomes
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
• Develop cross-functional relationships with a variety of counterparts

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree with a Business concentration, or equivalent experience
• 2 years in Category Management, Data Collection & Analysis and/or Business Intelligence, preferably using IRI, Nielsen, etc.
• Expertise in Space Planning and all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong teaming, leadership, and partnering skills

Berkshire Blanket & Home Co is a company that prides itself on product & service excellence. We strive to provide our employees with an inclusive experience, healthy work-life balance, training & professional development opportunities, and a benefits package befitting a world leader in our industry. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Category Advisor: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data Analysis: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations