Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

As Walmart Category Advisor, you will be responsible for driving growth and profitability across assigned product categories. You will collaborate with Walmart's merchandising team to develop and execute comprehensive category strategies, optimize product placement, and enhance category performance. This includes leveraging Walmart Luminate and syndicated data to refine strategies and identify growth opportunities while integrating consumer trends and preferences into actionable plans. Your work will focus on data analysis, category performance reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive results.

Other responsibilities:

Utilize Walmart Luminate for sales and productivity trend analysis and PK data for comprehensive market trend assessment.Create and refine store clusters using geo-demographic data to improve targeting and efficiency.Draw and optimize modulars using JDA, collaborating closely with Walmart's merchandising team on planogram development.Conduct opportunity gap analysis and identify brand gaps, leveraging qualitative data to uncover white space opportunities.Present compelling category reviews and recommendations, translating complex data into actionable insights for various audiences.Establish and track category-specific KPIs, implementing strategies to improve performance against these metrics.Prepare and present regular category performance reports with actionable recommendations to senior management.Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions.Collaborate with internal consumer insights teams to align category strategies with.

What are your skills and experience?

Degree qualified.CPG category management experience, preferably within food and/or consumables.Experience working with Walmart is a plus.Demonstrated analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience in drawing modulars using JDA.Advanced knowledge of Excel and strong technical aptitude with customer POS systems.Demonstrated expertise in consumer and category analysis, with success in category management for a national retailer.Strong written/verbal communication skills and financial acumen (understanding of PL drivers).Previous experience as a Category Manager, Consumer Insights Manager, or Category Merchant is a plus.

Whilst this role is remote, you are required to be local to Bentonville, Arkansas due to travel to Walmart headquarters.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com