Senior Analyst, Category Advisory

The J.M. Smucker Co.

. Deliver actionable analytics, category insights, and operational excellence for Walmart’s Coffee category .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management, shopper behavior analysis, and operational excellence within the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. Proficient in delivering actionable insights through data analysis and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementRetail AnalyticsData ValidationConsumer Packaged GoodsAnalytical Tools

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPerformance AnalysisAssortment OptimizationMarket Share AnalysisSales AnalysisModular DevelopmentReporting AutomationInsight GenerationOperational DeliverablesShopper Behavior Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet ToolsAnalytical ToolsPOS DataSyndicated Sales DataModular Systems

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsRetailCategory InsightsOperational ExcellenceStore Clustering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver actionable analytics, category insights, and operational excellence for Walmart’s Coffee category
Independently own recurring category reporting, including data validation, performance analysis, insight generation, and distribution
Analyze sales, market share, assortment, competitive activity, and shopper behavior across stores and digital
Track assortment and shelf reset performance and inform future category decisions
Support store clustering, assortment, and space analyses
Support in-store and digital shopper research and translate findings into category opportunities
Maintain store lists, store traits, modular footage, and store-level assortment and layout information
Coordinate store and assortment updates and resolve discrepancies
Participate in seasonal modular strategy development and execution
Present analysis and findings in merchant engagements
Champion automation, documentation, and process improvement
Develop expertise in category management, shopper behavior, modular development, assortment optimization, and advisory best practices
Share tools, learnings, and best practices to strengthen team capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of Consumer Packaged Goods, retail analytics, category management, or related field
Experience using customer POS and/or syndicated sales data to analyze business performance
Experience independently managing recurring reporting or operational deliverables
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail, including ability to validate data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues
Ability to independently manage recurring processes and assigned projects while balancing changing priorities
Ability to translate data and analysis into clear, concise findings and communicate effectively with customer and internal stakeholders
Proficiency with spreadsheet and analytical tools, with ability to learn and apply reporting, automation, and modular systems
Strong organizational and collaboration skills, including effective management of deadlines, dependencies, and handoffs
Sound judgement regarding when to act independently, seek alignment, or escalate an issue
Ability to travel up to 15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs
Equal opportunity employer