Kodiak Cakes seeks a Senior Analyst to turn Walmart, syndicated, and shopper data into category insights, selling stories, and shelf recommendations. This remote role owns recurring Walmart reporting and collaborates with merchants, account teams, and senior leaders to drive growth.
What you’ll do
Own recurring Walmart reporting and develop customer-facing selling stories and shelf recommendations for Walmart and select customers
Serve as system expert for syndicated and panel data resources such as Scintilla Charter, Retail Link, Item 360, and Nielsen IQ
Build persuasive category stories and present data clearly to customer merchants, account teams, and senior leaders
Apply category management judgment across assortment, distribution, shelf placement, space, merchandising, and innovation
Create accurate, repeatable reporting and tools with strong attention to data accuracy
Work across functions, manage competing priorities, and take initiative in a changing environment
What you’ll need
Experience in category management, customer insights, or sales analytics in CPG, retail, or a related environment
Experience in Walmart data and Scintilla is required
Strong working experience using syndicated sources such as Circana, Nielsen IQ, or SPINS
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, analytics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with Scintilla Charter, Retail Link, Item 360, or similar retailer platforms is highly valued
Original job description
Kodiak Cakes is hiring a Senior Analyst, Category Management & Insights to combine Walmart, syndicated, and shopper data to explain category performance and identify growth opportunities. The role owns recurring Walmart reporting and develops customer-facing selling stories and shelf recommendations for Walmart and select customers.Act as a system expert…