Category Analyst - Walmart - MPG II, LLC

ABOUT MPG

Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD — from market strategy to in-market reality — for today’s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today’s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.

At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Category Analyst will be a critical member of the Walmart category advisor team to support developing winning category growth strategies and modular execution. Key to this role will be the ability to deliver best-in-class insights, presentations, and category/marketplace assessments to support Walmart’s analytical needs and to translate those insights into strategies and actions.

They will provide direct support through sales analysis, trend analysis, general reporting, insight generation, and category dynamics from a variety of different data points. A successful candidate must be a self-motivated team player and demonstrate a relentless curiosity and a sense of urgency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly omnichannel category performance reports, providing insightful analysis for Walmart and/or clients.
• Support the buyer and team through the entire modular development process including line review assistance, category and assortment analysis, store traiting, and post-modular and promotional analysis.
• Utilize various syndicated and Walmart data sources such as Nielsen and Luminate effectively to drive decision-making processes.
• Champion the development and automation of data processes, reports, and dashboards to enhance reporting efficiency and data accessibility.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Hold at least 2 years of experience in Sales Analytics and/or Category Management, with direct exposure to Walmart data systems such as Luminate.
• Excel and PowerPoint expertise are essential, while proficiency in space management tools like JDA and Shelf IQ is a plus.
• Exhibit effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects concurrently, and ensure project progress.
• Possess strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• 4-year degree preferred.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee’s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

      MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

      We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential. by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.

VACCINATION STATUS

MPG does not require candidates to be vaccinated when hired, with the following exception:

If the client for whom the role is being filled requires all candidates to be vaccinated, MPG will require those candidates to be vaccinated. In these cases, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.