CareerPlan

Category Management Sr Manager

Rogers, ArkansasFull-time$124k–$207k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead strategic analyses and drive growth for the Beverage category at Walmart by translating complex shopper and commercial data into actionable insights for assortment, merchandising, innovation, and pricing.

Role type

Senior Category Management Manager (Shopper Insights)

Builds

Data-driven growth strategies and category plans for PepsiCo beverages at Walmart

Domain

CPG / Retail / Beverage

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Category management, shopper insights, strategic analysis, data storytelling, cross-functional leadership, advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, Excel, PowerBI

Preferred skills

MBA, syndicated data experience (POS, Panel, Loyalty), Scintilla platform expertise

Technologies

Scintilla, Circana, Harmonya, Numerator, PowerBI, Excel

Responsibilities

Lead strategic analyses identifying opportunities across assortment, merchandising, innovation, pricing, and digital commerce. Serve as the Beverage category expert uncovering trends and growth opportunities. Transform complex data into compelling stories to influence customer and business decisions. Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Digital, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. Influence annual planning, line reviews, and growth strategies through data-driven recommendations. Coach and develop talent to foster a culture of innovation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities