Category manager, Walmart (Bentonville, AR)

Elfbeauty
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with JDA Pro Space experience and a background in cosmetics or white wall retailing, comfortable with data-driven planogram resets and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with JDA Pro Space experience and a cosmetics/retail background who thrive in collaborative environments
    — “2-5 years JDA Pro Space experience with proficiency
  • Professionals who can manage multiple projects and deliver actionable insights from data analysis
    — “Identifying e.l.f. growth opportunities through data and analytics
  • Individuals who are detail-oriented and can work independently or with a team in a hybrid setting
    — “Detail oriented, ability to work on multiple projects at once

Things to consider

  • Must be located in the Bentonville area with regular travel to Walmart locations required
    — “Must be located in Greater Bentonville area with the ability to travel to the Walmart LOC regularly
  • The role includes maintaining Canadian product libraries, which may require understanding of international markets
    — “Maintain the Canadian Product Libraries by season for all e.l.f. beauty brands

How to stand out

  • Highlight JDA Pro Space experience and specific examples of planogram resets or analytics-driven recommendations
    — “Ability to use data-driven insights to make recommendations for planogram resets
  • Showcase proficiency in Excel and any experience with Wrike or similar project management tools
    — “Brief inline & off-shelf programs into Wrike & follow up on progress
  • Emphasize experience in visual merchandising or fixture planning to align with team collaboration
    — “Work closely with Visual Merchandising team on fixture needs
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully maintained and updated Walmart US planograms
  • Identified growth opportunities through data analysis
Typical background
Retail operationsData analytics

Skills & requirements

Required

JDA Space Planning SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelData AnalyticsPlanogram ManagementVisual Merchandising Coordination

Preferred

Cosmetics Industry ExperienceRetail Operations

Stack & domain

JDA Pro SpaceMicrosoft Office ExcelDetail OrientedAbility To Work On Multiple Projects At OncePassion For BeautyCan Do AttitudeCosmeticsRetail

About the role

Original posting from Elfbeauty via Lever

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. 

Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.

In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. 

Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. 

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary:

The Category Manager is responsible for building, updating, and continuous maintenance of all Walmart US planograms. This role will report to the Senior Category Manager who will work in partnership to curate the most inclusive & productive assortment for the retailer. This role requires     

Responsibilities::

  • Daily work in JDA Space Planning Software
  • Development and upkeep of weekly reports and tracking
  • Identifying e.l.f. growth opportunities through data and analytics
  • Ad hoc reporting and analytics that drive actionable insights
  • Ability to use data-driven insights to make recommendations for  planogram resets and present recommendations to retail partners
  • Work collaboratively with customer space plannings team to execute resets
  • Brief inline & off-shelf programs into Wrike & follow up on progress
  • Work closely with Visual Merchandising team on fixture needs and customer reset execution
  • Maintain the Canadian Product Libraries by season for all e.l.f. beauty brands
  • Work cross functionally with VM, Innovation, Sales, Operations to ensure best-in-class reset execution

Requirements::

  • Must be located in Greater Bentonville area with the ability to travel to the Walmart LOC regularly
  • 2-5 years JDA Pro Space experience with proficiency
  • Strongly prefer candidates with Cosmetics / White wall experience
  • Microsoft office excel proficiency
  • Detail oriented, ability to work on multiple projects at once
  • Ability to work in a team or independently
  • Passion for beauty
  • Can do attitude
  • Travel required

The base salary range for this role is listed above. 

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.

Source: Elfbeauty careers (Lever)

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