Category Manager, Walmart
Elanco
August 17, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Market Access
Your Role: Category Manager, Walmart
Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced analytics using Walmart data tools (Scintilla), retailer POS, and third-party data to deliver high-impact reporting and insights to sales organization and leadership.
- Serve as a customer-facing category expert with thought leadership on product mix, shelf/display space, and merchandising strategies to drive total category growth.
- Integrate Household Panel, proprietary insights, and POS data to formulate recommendations for omni-channel purchasing behaviors (Brick & Mortar, Pickup/Delivery).
- Support modular development by recommending optimal category assortments, flows, and adjacencies using space planning logic.
- Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and new item trackers to support account planning and marketing mix decisions.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Business Analysis, or Customer Marketing.
- Proficiency with Nielsen and Scintilla retail data tools; advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience with Household Panel data (e.g., Numerator, Nielsen Panel) and space planning software.
- Tableau data visualization skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver fact-based storytelling presentations.
- Experience in the Pet or Pet Health industries.
Benefits (highlights): Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus offering; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information: Travel up to 25%; Indianapolis, IN (Global HQ) – Hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced analytics using Walmart data tools (Scintilla), retailer POS, and third-party data to deliver high-impact reporting and insights to sales organization and leadership.
- Serve as a customer-facing category expert with thought leadership on product mix, shelf/display space, and merchandising strategies to drive total category growth.
- Integrate Household Panel, proprietary insights, and POS data to formulate recommendations for omni-channel purchasing behaviors (Brick & Mortar, Pickup/Delivery).
- Support modular development by recommending optimal category assortments, flows, and adjacencies using space planning logic.
- Create and maintain performance scorecards, ROI dashboards, and new item trackers to support account planning and marketing mix decisions.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Category Management, Business Analysis, or Customer Marketing.
- Proficiency with Nielsen and Scintilla retail data tools; advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience with Household Panel data (e.g., Numerator, Nielsen Panel) and space planning software.
- Tableau data visualization skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver fact-based storytelling presentations.
- Experience in the Pet or Pet Health industries.
Benefits (highlights): Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; annual bonus offering; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information: Travel up to 25%; Indianapolis, IN (Global HQ) – Hybrid work environment.