What is the Role? 

We are looking for a Walmart Category Advisor to join our team in Bentonville, AK working on our Young Men’s line for Walmart . You will be responsible for Identifying category opportunities and making recommendations to buyers relative to pricing, shelf space, product distribution and more. You will work remotely most of the time but will be available to join our Walmart buyer onsite and in market as needed.

Details include:

• Drawing modulars using Blue Yonder (approx. 50% of your time). 
• Daily partnership and communication with Walmart buyer. 
• Analyzing and providing insights on our category, channel and shopper trends. 
• Designing category and space-based selling solutions in partnership with the Walmart team to increase business. 
• Creating and leading shopper and category-centric presentations (rooted in data, research and analysis that support Walmart’s goals). 
• Consistently visiting our products in store to evaluate plan implementation effectiveness and identify opportunities.
• Tracking, measuring, and communicating performance to Walmart Buyer. 
• You will report to Kari Hendrix, Director of Walmart Men’s & Operations at Topson Downs but work closely and receive direction from our Walmart Buyer.

What is required? 

• At lease 4 years category management for Walmart or another retailer. 
• Strong statistical analysis and analytical skills. 
• Ability to draw planograms & modulars as needed for young men’s department.
• Experience with Blue yonder required.
• Self-starter, proactive, ability to prioritize and shift focus with ease and flexibility - you are excited to dive in, build quickly and drive output. 
• Comfortable working independently and dealing with sensitive information.
• Not afraid to jump in where needed - no task is too big or too small for you, and you are willing to help your team before you are asked. 
• Desire to be part of a tight-knit team and comfortable working with ambiguity. 
• Must be local to Bentonville but will work from home frequently 
• You are authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Please email your resume to David at davidwyka@topsondowns.com with the subject line “Walmart Category Advisor– YOUR NAME.” In your email, please share why you are interested in this role and why we should hire you.