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JOB DESCRIPTION
Walmart Category Advisor - Manager
Company: Rust-Oleum Corporation
Location: Bentonville, AR
Overview
As a Category Advisor - Manager, you will be a strategic partner to Walmart's merchandising team, driving growth across multiple categories.
With expanded scope and responsibility, you'll apply your CPG experience, data expertise, and leadership skills to deliver insights, influence decisions, and optimize category performance.
You will also manage one direct report, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight to support team and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development: Provide direct supervision and mentorship to one category analyst, supporting their professional development and ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Category Strategy & Growth: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive sales, profitability, and market share.
Data-Driven Insights: Utilize Walmart Luminate, JDA Space Planning, Circana/Nielsen, and other syndicated data sources to identify opportunities for category expansion, SKU optimization, and competitive differentiation.
Assortment & Space Optimization: Conduct Opportunity Gap Analyses, identify brand gaps, and leverage qualitative and quantitative data to recommend assortment and space improvements.
Retailer Collaboration: Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to Walmart's buyers and merchants, providing insights that influence category decisions.
Space Management: Utilize space management technologies to build and implement modular resets that enhance the shopper experience and maximize category productivity.
Market & Competitive Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry and consumer trends, analyze competitor activities, and develop strategies to address evolving market dynamics.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with internal teams across sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance to align category strategies with broader business objectives.
Education/ Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance
7 - 10 years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or Sales within a CPG manufacturer or brokerage firm.
3+ years of experience informally leading others and / or multiple complex projects or initiatives.
3+ years of experience managing or mentoring a direct report, with demonstrated ability to provide coaching and performance feedback
Proficiency in Walmart Luminate, JDA Space Planning, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, and other syndicated data tools.
Job Specific Competencies:
Strategic & Insight-Driven Leadership: Skilled in developing data-driven category strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights, and anticipating market shifts to drive growth.
Advanced Analytical & Technical Expertise: Proficient in market and trend analysis using tools like Walmart Luminate, JDA Space Planning, and Circana/Nielsen to support decision-making and space optimization.
Executional Excellence & Category Management: Experienced in modular resets, SKU optimization, assortment planning, and serving as a Category Captain or Advisor for major retailers.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance without direct authority.
Omnichannel & Communication Strengths: Strong understanding of omnichannel retail trends and shopper behavior, paired with excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Targeted People Leadership: Experience managing or mentoring a small team or individual contributor, with a focus on development, accountability, and collaboration
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Type: Permanent Location: Rogers, Arkansas
Posted: 2025-08-14 15:11:05
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Global Supply Chain Director
Hybrid role requiring weekly presence at sites based in Kent and Essex
£65,000-£85,000pa
We are seeking a visionary Group Supply Chain Director to take the reins of a high-performing international operation.
This is your chance to join a market-leader with a global footprint, shaping the future of supply chain strategy from factory floor to final delivery.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all aspects of production & manufacturing in the UK, including the production planning, release of work orders and all quality checking processes
- Overseeing all aspects of procurement for the UK & Germany, purchasing from various suppliers, including setting up contracts, raising POs, site audits and everything in-between
- Overseeing all aspects of product storage, handling and distribution in the UK & Germany
- Having full control of stock levels in the UK & Germany, set safety stocks, and provide forecasts
- Managing the 3PL logistics provider, including uploading sales orders
- Managing the suppliers & strategy based in Asia
- Managing the UK production team, buyer/planner (6 direct reports)
- Securing year-on-year cost savings within the supply chain
- Managing and minimising supply chain & production risk
- Assisting with the QMS (ISO) systems and audits
- Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies
- Adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks
- Regularly reviewing the setting of pricing strategies and regular price increases
- Proactively de-risking the supply chain away from single-source vendors
Candidate Profile
- A seasoned supply chain leader with proven global experience
- Commercially sharp, financially astute, and strategically minded
- Exceptional at building relationships and negotiating deals
- Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
- A natural leader who inspires teams and delivers results
- Holder of a full UK driving licence
Benefits include 25 days holiday (+ 8 days bank holiday, with extra days for long service), Pension scheme, Hybrid working options, and the opportunity to operate at board level and make a real impact to the business.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chelmsford, England
Start: 29/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £85000 per annum + Hybrid working, pension, holiday,
Posted: 2025-08-14 14:26:41
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The Production Manager is working with is a UK market leader in their field within the FMCG industry, manufacturing high volume products covering automated manufacturing processes.
The Manufacturing Plant Manager will help transform one of their key factories from good to great, working with a highly-willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and drive the future development of the site in the Basildon area.Highly profitable, the group has been through important structural change over the last few years; this change is now reaching its manufacturing plants in the form of changes in leadership, investment and ultimately, the goal to increase capacity across their UK supply chain.What's in it for you as a Production Manager
Base Salary of circa £80,000 per annum
Company bonus of 15%
Highly attractive car allowance of £7,500
Location - Basildon
Comprehensive pension
Employee benefits program
Permanent Position with a market leading FMCG International manufacturing group
Training and career progression opportunities
Roles and responsibilities as a Production Manager You will be a proven Production Manager with a track record delivering improvements in culture, efficiency and productivity.
You know what world class looks like, but importantly you've previously led a business through a similar journey - so you'll have the ability to implement improvements and understand the challenges that come with this sort of role and be able to clearly demonstrate the results you delivered.
You understand the impact of leadership on culture, and the impact of culture on processes.The leadership culture is mature and accountable, the work-life balance achievable is fantastic compared to many manufacturing environments, and continued growth/development is available due to the organisation's multiple UK sites & succession planning strategy.Key requirements of Production Manager
A proven track record of managing and developing manufacturing operations within an either an automated or semi-automated manufacturing environment
Exponential experience of utilizing lean and CI tools to drive efficiencies and best practice, e.g.
OEE, TPM, 5s, VSM etc
Accustomed to managing budgets and capex
Knowledge of Engineering Maintenance and Plant based improvements would also be a distinct advantage although not essential
A strong appreciation for health and safety, ideally supported with a formal qualification, although training can be provided
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Type: Permanent Location: Basildon, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £80000.00 - £800000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-13 14:40:20
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Planner to join a fast-growing and innovative electronics company based in Newbury, Berkshire.
This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced production planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
If you're passionate about streamlining supply chains, managing global supplier relationships, and delivering exceptional operational results—this could be your next career move.
Key Responsibilities for the role of Production Planner based in Newbury, Berkshire:
Build and maintain strong working relationships with EMS partners in the UK and Asia.
Develop and manage detailed production plans aligned with customer demand and delivery targets.
Oversee inventory control, including attrition management and regular stock takes with manufacturing partners.
Coordinate global logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective shipping of materials and products.
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement and warehouse teams to align production readiness.
Proactively identify and resolve potential delays or disruptions in the supply chain.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in planning, logistics, and supplier communications.
Requirements:
Extensive experience in electronics production planning or supply chain management.
Highly organised and detail-focused, with a drive for meeting tight deadlines.
Confident user of ERP systems and planning tools.
This is a full-time, permanent position for a Production Planner based in Newbury, Berkshire, offering the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-growth business that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
APPLY NOW to be a key player in a fast-moving, global electronics environment.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newbury, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £32500 - £37000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-08 00:00:03
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Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting Transport Planner role with a business that actively looks to reward success and develop its people.
HOURS OF WORK:
Mondays to Fridays on Days.
THE ROLE:
A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 30+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the UK.
Identification of subcontracting and backload requirements and arranging these accordingly.
Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Thinking commercially at all times.
Other operational requirements as they arise - this is a fast-paced Logistics business so you will have a wide scope to contribute in various areas.
Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
THE PERSON:
Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
Transport operational experience - DESIRABLE
Able to commute to & from the Rochdale area on a daily basis.
Good commercial & financial awareness of the impact Planning has upon the Transport operation.
Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochdale, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £39000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-07 14:00:16
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A fast-growing, market-leading specialist based in Bradford is seeking a Production Planner to join their team on a contract basis.
Offering a competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art facility and offers a role that is both varied and interesting.
Role Overview: As a Production Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, ensuring excellent service delivery, and managing customer expectations.
What's on offer: , Salary between £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience , Days-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm , Private healthcare included , 28 days annual leave , 3-month contract, with strong potential for permanent hire , Modern, well-equipped working environment , Supportive team culture with ongoing training
Key Responsibilities: , Act as a primary point of contact for customers , Plan jobs in line with production schedules and warehouse capacity , Manage customer expectations and provide regular updates , Oversee incoming and outgoing component supply , Forecast short-term demand to support efficiency , Ensure strong communication across departments , Handle stock sheets, stock counts, and customer requests
Requirements: , Experience in supply chain or production planning, ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing , Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and general MS Office tools , SAP experience desirable (item setup, BOMs, orders)—training available , Confident handling large volumes of data and liaising with senior management , Strong communication and interpersonal skills , Proactive, organised, and detail-focused , Flexible and team-oriented approach
Interested? If this role sounds right for you, click apply or contact Conor Wood on 01484 645269 for more information.
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Type: Contract Location: Bradford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £32000 per annum + + Benefits
Posted: 2025-08-07 11:07:44
