Category Expert

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Golden Touch Group, Inc. Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled Category Advisor to join our team at Golden Touch Group, Inc. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic thought leader, leveraging their expertise in category management to drive profitable business results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Present expert, unbiased category insights with objectivity and the highest level of integrity
  • Drive category growth at Walmart for the categories under Golden Touch Imports has category advisory status
  • Proactively identify business opportunities and propose strategic and tactical solutions, utilizing fact-based data measures to develop solutions focused on meeting Walmart's strategic goals
  • Primary focus on developing, drawing, and executing planograms/modulars that maximize sales and profitability
  • Assist with the modular relay process to ensure space optimization, including sales per linear foot, space to sales, inventory optimization, and recommending adjacencies, space increases or decreases in remodels and project stores
  • Provide post-modular analysis of brand performance
  • Serve as the expert in using syndicated data to assist Walmart in making informed decisions based on actionable insights
  • Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to provide insights, identify opportunities, and deliver solutions that drive profitability and category growth
  • Leverage learnings from cross-functional counterparts (Sales, Design and Development, Customer Insights, etc.) to deliver impactful recommendations to Walmart
Requirements
  • Experience in category management; Walmart Advisor experience is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of category management philosophies, tools, and processes, with prior experience in a category advisor role preferred
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with Walmart and cross-functional teams
  • Strategic thinker and self-starter capable of managing multiple projects with aggressive deadlines
  • Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in computer software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  • Proficiency in space planning software (ProSpace/JDA/Blue Yonder)
  • Strong familiarity with syndicated data metrics, software, and retailer POS systems (e.g., NPD, IRI, Nielsen, Retail Link, Luminate)
  • Experience analyzing retailer data and presenting key findings and recommendations to customers (Luminate experience preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence team members toward achieving goals
  • Proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate the business needs of the Buying Team, while recognizing opportunities
What We Offer

We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children's, junior, missy and women's apparel.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

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