Job Summary (General Responsibilities):

The Category Advisor plays a pivotal role in driving category growth and profitability within Walmart Canada . This position serves as a strategic partner to Walmart, providing expert guidance on product mix, placement strategies, and data-driven insights to optimize category performance , keeping a customer centric mind set . The role requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of category management, and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with Walmart’s key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Expertise:

• R ecommend product mix and placement strategies that maximize performance and profitability for Walmart.

• Supervise your Walmart buyer’s listing strategies and quality of execution across all Mobile Power category modular (planogram) configurations.

• Proactively analyze and provide recommendations on vendor-controlled factors to optimize Shopper Navigation Tree and Purchase Occasions.

Strategic Planning & Presentation:

• Co-develop a robust dot com merchandising strategy that creatively improves shopper experience and conversion for the category.

• Strategize with your Walmart buyer to augment Modular Walk-Throughs with data-led insights that help align stakeholders’ investment.

• Develop presentations and present to the merchant and key stakeholders, including category 1 0 1s , business reviews, and consumer/shopper POVs.

Execution Excellence:

• Own the annual relay process, including drawing and submitting all MODs (Modulars).

• Ensure flawless execution of category initiatives, including product launches, promotions, and merchandising strategies.

• Monitor in-store execution and work with Walmart's team to address any issues or opportunities.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Regularly leverage Belkin and Walmart data and research to recommend ways to optimize segmented store traits (store groups).

• Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to provide insights, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions that drive profitable category growth.

• Analyze pricing trends and competitive pricing data to develop pricing recommendations that optimize sales and profitability for the category.

• Evaluate space to sales performance, competitive insights, and industry and retail best practices, highlighting gaps and growth opportunities.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Walmart's merchandising and category management teams.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Walmart category management or Walmart Merchandising

• Advanced proficiency in Retail Link, Luminate, and ProSpace; experience with Circana or other market data sources is also preferred.

• Strong analytical skills .

• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that drive growth.

• Strong relationship-building skills .

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on results.

• Knowledge of the mobile power or consumer electronics industry is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Must be based in the Toronto , Ontario, Canada area

• Willingness to travel as required .