Campbell Soup
Senior Category Manager
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ
free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... Join the front lines of strategic retail innovation as a Senior Category Manager within the Walmart Category Management Team. This pivotal leadership role drives category growth through advanced analytics, deep shopper insights, and tailored merchandising solutions. As both a Category Advisor and a Traditional Category Manager, you'll serve dual functions: Advisor Role: Lead high-impact initiatives, including store-specific planograms and customized merchandising strategies across Deli and Salty Snacks categories at Walmart. Guide Walmart's merchandising decisions with shopper-centric, data-backed recommendations.
Category Manager Role: Own the line review process and craft persuasive, insight-driven category stories to influence Walmart's strategic direction in commercial bakery.
You'll collaborate closely with Walmart merchants and cross-functional partners to: Decode shopper behavior and channel performance trends
Apply advanced analytics to uncover new growth opportunities
Deliver agile, actionable strategies that resonate at store level
What you will do... Manages the modular relay process including the drawing of modulars
Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to Walmart buyers on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing to improve category performance.
Provide support to Walmart Buyers in developing an integrated category strategy
Manage line reviews, assortment decisions, and shelving solutions
Build and deliver compelling category narratives grounded in insights and innovation
Leverage Scintilla data to develop and craft insights that drive category growth
Mentor and guide team members, cultivating a culture of learning and strategic thinking
Drive advancement of tools and capabilities that fuel smarter, faster decision-making
Foster strong, enduring relationships with Walmart partners through thought leadership and business acumen
Interacts with cross-functional teams to provide strategic actionable insights based on market data analysis and insights.
Provide input into customer planning cycle based on knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, etc.
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to customer
Project & Time Management Skills
Ability to lead a team
Who you will work with... Works closely with cross-functional groups including Buyers, Replenishment, Modular Planning, Space Planning, customer teams, and HQ category management. What you bring to the table... (Must Have) Bachelor's Degree required
8+ years CPG industry experience, including 3+ years Category Management and drawing experience
Previous experience as a Category Advisor and drawing modular
Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
Robust communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think strategically
Strong knowledge of the Walmart Modular Process (Preferably on Edibles and/or Consumables)
IRI and/or Nielsen (Advanced Panel and Scan data applications and software navigation)
Strong technical skills (ProSpace, Excel, Access, etc.)
Category, Consumer, and Shopper Knowledge (Kantar, Mintel, etc.)
POG software (JDA) understanding
It would be great if you have... Strategic Insights
Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
Technical Skills: Scintilla, Stratum, IRI/Neilsen, JDA/ProSpace
Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge
Strong Communication Skills
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Project & Time Management
Influence & Collaboration Skills
This position works in a customer team office (hybrid 3 days) with approximately 10-20% travel required. Due to the nature of the position, modular work may require manual labor and heavy lifting not to exceed 30 pounds. This role reports directly into the Team Lead, Walmart Advisors Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $108,200-$155,500. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ
free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... Join the front lines of strategic retail innovation as a Senior Category Manager within the Walmart Category Management Team. This pivotal leadership role drives category growth through advanced analytics, deep shopper insights, and tailored merchandising solutions. As both a Category Advisor and a Traditional Category Manager, you'll serve dual functions: Advisor Role: Lead high-impact initiatives, including store-specific planograms and customized merchandising strategies across Deli and Salty Snacks categories at Walmart. Guide Walmart's merchandising decisions with shopper-centric, data-backed recommendations.
Category Manager Role: Own the line review process and craft persuasive, insight-driven category stories to influence Walmart's strategic direction in commercial bakery.
You'll collaborate closely with Walmart merchants and cross-functional partners to: Decode shopper behavior and channel performance trends
Apply advanced analytics to uncover new growth opportunities
Deliver agile, actionable strategies that resonate at store level
What you will do... Manages the modular relay process including the drawing of modulars
Provide strategic and tactical recommendations to Walmart buyers on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing to improve category performance.
Provide support to Walmart Buyers in developing an integrated category strategy
Manage line reviews, assortment decisions, and shelving solutions
Build and deliver compelling category narratives grounded in insights and innovation
Leverage Scintilla data to develop and craft insights that drive category growth
Mentor and guide team members, cultivating a culture of learning and strategic thinking
Drive advancement of tools and capabilities that fuel smarter, faster decision-making
Foster strong, enduring relationships with Walmart partners through thought leadership and business acumen
Interacts with cross-functional teams to provide strategic actionable insights based on market data analysis and insights.
Provide input into customer planning cycle based on knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, etc.
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to customer
Project & Time Management Skills
Ability to lead a team
Who you will work with... Works closely with cross-functional groups including Buyers, Replenishment, Modular Planning, Space Planning, customer teams, and HQ category management. What you bring to the table... (Must Have) Bachelor's Degree required
8+ years CPG industry experience, including 3+ years Category Management and drawing experience
Previous experience as a Category Advisor and drawing modular
Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
Robust communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think strategically
Strong knowledge of the Walmart Modular Process (Preferably on Edibles and/or Consumables)
IRI and/or Nielsen (Advanced Panel and Scan data applications and software navigation)
Strong technical skills (ProSpace, Excel, Access, etc.)
Category, Consumer, and Shopper Knowledge (Kantar, Mintel, etc.)
POG software (JDA) understanding
It would be great if you have... Strategic Insights
Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
Technical Skills: Scintilla, Stratum, IRI/Neilsen, JDA/ProSpace
Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge
Strong Communication Skills
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Project & Time Management
Influence & Collaboration Skills
This position works in a customer team office (hybrid 3 days) with approximately 10-20% travel required. Due to the nature of the position, modular work may require manual labor and heavy lifting not to exceed 30 pounds. This role reports directly into the Team Lead, Walmart Advisors Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $108,200-$155,500. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.