Walmart Category Manager
Walmart Category Manager
Location: Bentonville Arkansas, USA
Contract: Permanent
$130,000-$160,000
We have an exciting opportunity for a Walmart Category Manager to join our team in the USA!
This role will be a great opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of Walmart systems as they will serve as a strategic partner with Walmart's merchant teams. You will provide unbiased insights, actionable recommendations, and operational expertise to grow sales, market share, and shopper satisfaction.
What you will be doing:
Shelf & Space Planning
Lead planogram development and modular relay planning in partnership with Walmart buyers.
Execute modular updates and transitions using JDA, Shelf Edge, and Space Planning software.
Ensure modular recommendations are fact-based, balancing space, assortment productivity, and shopper needs.
Assortment Optimization
Build strategic item assortments that align with Walmart’s omni-channel strategy.
Support modular efficiency by identifying duplication, gaps, and new item opportunities.
Category Growth Support
Partner with Walmart merchants to deliver fact-based shelf solutions that grow category sales and share.
Apply insights from Retail Link, Scintilla/Luminate, and Circana/IRI to inform assortment and modular decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with buying teams, replenishment, and suppliers to ensure modular execution excellence.
Support in-store activation and execution by partnering with Walmart operations and field teams.
Performance Tracking
Report on modular performance and make continuous improvements to drive shopper satisfaction and sales.
What skills and experiences you’ll need to ace this job:
Proficiency with JDA, ProSpace, Shelf Edge, and space planning tools, plus Retail Link and Scintilla/Luminate.
Demonstrated ability to deliver modulars that balance Walmart’s goals with shopper needs
Strong interpersonal skills to partner with Walmart buyers and cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate technical shelf planning recommendations into clear business cases.
Proven experience working with Walmart including as a Category Manager, Category Advisor or similar role.
Storytelling capabilities and PowerPoint proficiency
Knowledge of baby industry a plus
If this role sounds interesting, then we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online or any questions can be directed to Luke at largent@mayborngroup.com or James at jdavison@mayborngroup.com
- Department
- Commercial - North America
- Location
- Stamford Office
About Mayborn UK Limited
Mayborn Group is a global leader in baby and toddler products, best known for its Tommee Tippee brand. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, we design products that support parents worldwide. Join us to shape the future of parenting with purpose, creativity, and care.