Category Advisor at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Rogers, Arkansas

Job Description:

PPG is hiring a Category Advisor to partner with our Walmart account, based in Rogers, Arkansas! In this Advisor role, you will work extensively with point-of-sale data, inventory, and forecasting systems to drive category growth.

Key areas of responsibility include pulling, coordinating, and analyzing data to build business reports, generate actional insights, and drive category strategies.

The ideal candidate will aspire to become the category expert and strive to achieve credibility and accountability with the Walmart merchant team.
Key Responsibilities

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  Provide Walmart Merchants with advice that is objective, accurate, factual, and impartial to grow the category.


• Ownership, development, and execution of modular planning process using (JDA) Space Planning software.


• Develop weekly/monthly/quarterly category performance reporting. Included are weekly tracking reports, productivity reports, and ad hoc reports. Ability to continually improve and refine these reports to maximize actionable insights to proactively communicate with the merchant team.


• Analyze Walmart modulars and develop strategy to enhance efficiency/effectiveness.


• Leverage data from multiple resources and analyze comprehensive metrics to identify competitive trends, unbiased tactical insights, and discover new business opportunities for growth and focus within the category.


• Serve as the primary contact for data and analysis support for all requested Walmart reports. Coordinate intelligence on pricing adjustments, product and category tests, new product introductions, and promotions.


• Initiate and conduct analyses for both ad-hoc and periodic data reporting and present data in a way that is readily understood and highly relevant for decision making


• Explore SOTC opportunities to develop differentiated assortment strategies and growth opportunities.
  
  

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  Bachelor's degree preferred.


• 4+ years' of experience working within a segment of Walmart.


• Sophisticated knowledge of applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Space Planning, and Retail Link (DSS) preferred.


• Luminate experience is a plus.


• Ability to build long term customer relationships, as well as possess capabilities to influence others.
  
  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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