Director, Category Management Walmart Inc.

Whats it like to work at Kinders Well theres a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that theres also plenty of hard work. Because we dont just like flavor were obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide were now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco Walmart Whole Foods and more. Were not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue we need more smart-and-scrappy flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If youre looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it!Every day youll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

The Director of Category Management Walmart Inc. leads category insights and analytics for Kinders Walmart and Sams Club businesses. This leader turns retailer category shopper and market data into clear recommendations that help the Business Development teams grow distribution improve assortment and merchandising and strengthen Kinders position as a category partner.

The Director will build the category management capability supporting Walmart Inc. establish a consistent approach to analysis and storytelling and develop the team as the business grows. Working closely with Business Development Sales Strategy Customer Development Shopper Marketing Sales Planning and Finance this role ensures customer plans and selling stories are grounded in evidence. Category Management provides insights and recommendations to support Business Development teams customer strategy and relationships

Lead and develop the Category Management team supporting Walmart and Sams Club; setting clear priorities analytical standards and expectations for customer presentations.

Build repeatable processing reporting and tools that improve the speed and quality of analysis and category recommendations.

Prioritize Category Management efforts against the decisions that matter most to the customer and the business.

Identify category segment shopper and competitive trends that reveal growth opportunities for Walmart Sams Club and Kinders.

Develop recommendations for assortment shelf space merchandising pricing and innovation using retailer syndicated and household data.

Synthesize complex customer and category analysis into simple digestible presentations for a wide range of audiences.

Lead team through regular customer analyses including category reviews post-mod impact shopper marketing programs etc.

Evaluate new item launches promotional activity and in-store and digital programs; translate results into actions for future plans.

Leverage deep expertise in Walmart Scintilla Sams Club MADRID syndicated data and other relevant sources. Set standards for data quality and customer presentations.

Build compelling category stories and customer presentations that connect consumer and shopper insights to actionable recommendations.

Partner with Business Development to develop line reviews post-mod analysis innovation sell-in joint business planning and more.

Present analysis and recommendations to internal leaders as well as Walmart and Sams Club stakeholders.

Partner with Sales Strategy to apply Kinders category priorities to Walmart Inc. opportunities.

Work with Customer Development Shopper Marketing and Sales Planning to inform customer-specific launches activation plans and performance reviews.

Share emerging risks and opportunities across Sales Marketing Finance and Operations so teams can act on a common understanding of the business.

Bachelors degree in business marketing analytics or a related field.

7-10 years experience in category management customer analytics or insights including experience supporting major retailers.

Strong knowledge of Walmart and/or Sams Club data merchandising practices and category review processes.

Experience with Walmart Scintilla and Sams Club MADRID as well as syndicated and household panel data such as Circana NIQ SPINS or Numerator.

Proven ability to turn complex analysis into concise recommendations and persuasive customer presentations.

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience building scalable reporting and visualization tools.

Experience leading people or developing an analytics capability through others.

Ability to influence cross-functional partners while managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

This position is based in Bentonville AR. We believe great collaboration happens when we spend time together so our team works in a hybrid model with four days per week in the office and one flexible work-from-home day. Minimal travel (approximately 510%) is expected to for travel back to headquarters located in Walnut Creek CA.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $215000- $240000 per year.The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinders reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education experience qualifications skills and business needs.

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators but we dont live by hierarchy and structure everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We arent trying to be average we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off 401k bonus / incentive eligibility equity grants competitive health benefits and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. Kinders benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We believe great culture starts with people. Were a people-first company built on connection collaboration and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Kinders is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements please reach out to us at