Senior Manager, Space Management – Category Solutions

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. Support the Director by leading a team supporting Walmart category reviews, MOD development and relays, planogram development, floor planning, and related category management initiatives.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRogers • United StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management and Space Planning, with a strong focus on optimizing team performance and managing client engagements. Proficient in Blue Yonder Space Planning tools and advanced analytical skills to drive successful project outcomes.

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Category ManagementSpace PlanningBlue Yonder/JDA Space PlanningTeam LeadershipProject Management

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Hard Skills

Space PlanningCategory ManagementAnalytical SkillsExcelPowerPointProject ManagementResource PlanningProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementClient Engagement

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersWorkload ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Blue YonderScintillaCircana/IRINIQ/NielsenAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Category Management Certification

Industry Keywords

CPG IndustryRetailWalmartTier 1 Grocery RetailersPlanogram Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director by leading a team supporting Walmart category reviews, MOD development and relays, planogram development, floor planning, and related category management initiatives.
Manage client engagements from project intake through execution, including scope, timelines, staffing, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, providing project updates and ensuring successful outcomes.
Optimize team performance through workload management, resource planning, coaching, and professional development.
Drive adoption of Blue Yonder Space Planning, automation tools, standardized processes, and AI-enabled solutions.
Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement process improvements across planning, execution, reporting, and project closeout.
Partner with leadership on solution design, Statements of Work, proposals, client presentations, business reviews, and opportunities to expand services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
3+ years of related experience in Category Management, Space Planning, or a related field.
5+ years of Space Planning experience, preferably supporting Walmart or other Tier 1 grocery retailers within the CPG industry.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Proficiency in Blue Yonder/JDA Space Planning tools and syndicated data platforms, including Scintilla, Circana/IRI, and NIQ/Nielsen.
Advanced analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Category Management certification preferred.
Experience with Blue Yonder Category Knowledge Base or related enterprise space-management environments preferred.
Ability to sit for extended periods, typically 6+ hours per day.
Ability to use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and carry light items, typically 20+ pounds.
Ability to reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
Ability to maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
Ability to follow clear directions.
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently throughout the day.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement, working in the office 3 days a week