Description

Lactalis is currently seeking candidates to join our Category Management team. This is a remote role that will be based in Bentonville, AR.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunities for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. 

From your PASSION to ours

To create and maintain all modulars for the Specialty Cheese and Deli categories at Walmart as part of the Category Advisor Team. Candidate will provide ongoing support to both Category Advisor Team and Walmart Buyer in the form of maintaining modular integrity, insuring efficient modular execution, and analyzing data from Retail Link and IRI. 

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Directly responsible for modular update preparation, development, and implementation of the Specialty Cheese/Deli Categories.
• Attend modular update meetings and work sessions with the Walmart buyer for the purpose of modular creation and implementation in Specialty Cheese and Total Deli. 
• Utilize space management software to conduct analyses to insure appropriate inventory levels across category. 
• Conduct analyses on new item introduction and store execution. 
• Manage Walmart Trait system and maintain accurate and up to date records of store assignments
• Create and distribute Item to DC Matrix for supplier partners and replenishment team.
• Run weekly Retail Link report on Total Deli performance for Category Advisory Team
• Learn and utilize IRI to provide buyer with ROM information and additional insight as well as weekly/monthly reports as needed.
• Maintaining the digital product database utilizing the ProSpace system.
• Prepare presentations in Powerpoint and utilize data sources as needed.
• Participate in market visits and cheese education as needed.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Math, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) in an analytical role in sales/buying, inventory management, merchandising or supply chain. 
• Experience with Modular Planning preferred, specifically with Walmart a plus. 

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Walmart specific experience is a definite and preferred plus. Should have familiarity with JDA/ProSpace/Retail Link or similar program. 
• Modular Development and Clustering Experience-In depth knowledge of Walmart modular process and replenishment system preferred
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver clear and concise presentations
• Flexible and adaptable with a high tolerance for change
• Solid and proven analytical skills
• Can prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A solid team player in a team environment- articulate, poised, diplomatic and professional
• Expertise in Walmart Retail Link and JDA/ProSpace
• Proficiency in IRI or Nielsen
• Proficiency using accepted business tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.