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Ferrara

Senior Analyst, Category Leadership, Walmart

Hybrid

Rogers, United states

$ 122,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

07-09-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Problem-solving Effective Communication Project Management Analytics

Job Specifications

Work Location: Rogers

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Sr. Analyst Category Leadership will support the Walmart Category Leadership team by identifying category opportunities through analyzing multiple data sources, tools, and analytics. This position works with the Category Leadership team to analyze data and build planograms.

This role does require some business travel (10%).

Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Use and understand Luminate and Circana/Nielsen to generate actionable insights that will help drive category insights, address issues, or capitalize on opportunities to close distribution and shelving gaps.
Leverage data to make planogram assortment recommendations and provide rationale for recommendations.
Use and understand JDA to support development of POGs.
Support the Sr Manager, Category Leadership prepare customer presentations.
Develop and manage project timelines

Skills that will make you successful

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Analytical
Collaborative/Team Oriented
Organized with strong planning skills
Action-oriented
Ability to travel (up to 10% travel required)

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's Degree

2-4 years of experience in consumer goods, preferably in Category Management
Experience using syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, etc)
Experience using Space Management tools preferred
Working knowledge of retailer platforms is a plus
Strong project management abilities.
High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $88,000 - $122,000 annually.

About the Company

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers. Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS(r), Trolli(r), BRACH'S(r), Black Forest(r) and NERDS(r), along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead(r), Red Hots(r) and Now and Later(r). Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicate... Know more