Category Advisor - Analytics & Capabilities

Requisition ID: 37293 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!  

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. 

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. 

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. 

Crafted Highlights:    

In the role of Category Advisor – Analytics & Capabilities (Category Insight Executive) working in Bentonville, AR, you will be part of the Walmart Category Advisor team.  This is a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.  You will help design consumer, category and space-based solutions in collaboration with the broader Category Advisor team.  This is a critical role for Molson Coors that provides our Category Advisor team with the data, analytics and systems they need to drive category growth with the customer.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Be recognized as the go-to expert on the broader Category Advisor team for data analysis, reporting tools and process automation best practices
• Deliver robust data analytics tools and processes that empower the team to make informed decisions and drive category sales growth
• Drive the Beer category modular relay process by enhancing product assortment models and overseeing the implementation / execution of modular automation tools
• Champion a fact-based Category First approach within our Category Advisor and Walmart Merchandising Team
• Create assigned category segment solutions that advance all pillars of category management (space & assortment, rollback opportunities, category insights, in-store merchandising) to accelerate Walmart’s leadership of the Beer category.
• General performance reporting – track, measure, and communicate results of initiatives     

Key Ingredients:  

• Strong analytical and storytelling skills using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to summarize large datasets into actionable insights using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL and Alteryx.
• Ability to simplify and clearly communicate to internal cross functional partners and with Walmart Merchants.
• Deep understanding of Walmart Modular Relay process.
• Experience with syndicated databases such as Circana or NIQ.  Also, you have experience pulling data and leveraging Walmart’s Luminate Shopper Behavior and Channel Performance platforms.
• You love a challenge – you complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.   
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in category management in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Finance, Statistics/Analytics OR other relevant field OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in the consumer-packaged goods industry.

Beverage Bonuses:   

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  

• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization  

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities 

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources 

• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences   

• Benefits include 15 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal floating holidays and 64 hours of sick time. 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com. 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $109,100.00 - $143,200.00 (posting salary range) + 20% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.