Category Advisor - Walmart Kids Apparel

We are looking for a data-driven Category Advisor to own the performance of our kids apparel business at Walmart Canada. You will turn sales, inventory and market data into clear recommendations that grow sales, improve in-stocks and sharpen our assortment. You will work daily with Walmart's merchandising and replenishment teams and with our internal sales, product, planning and supply chain teams. About us Haddad Apparel Group Canada has been a trusted name in apparel for more than 100 years, and Happy Kids Canada has been dressing children since 1981. This position works across both companies, offering the stability of a long-standing business and the variety of supporting two experienced teams. We partner with major retailers such as Walmart to bring kids apparel they love, at the right price, in the right store, at the right time. What you'll do Category analysis and insights Analyze weekly and seasonal POS, inventory and margin data for our kids apparel business at Walmart Canada using Walmart's supplier data tools (Retail Link / Supplier One ) and internal systems. Track KPIs such as sales vs. plan, sell-through, weeks of supply, in-stock rate, markdowns, and explain what is driving results. Build category reviews and line reviews that recommend assortment, space, pricing and promotional changes, backed by market and competitor insights. Conduct monthly store visits to ensure key locations are in stock, identify inventory gaps, merchandising concerns or opportunities, and analyze competitive products. Replenishment and inventory Monitor store in-stocks, flagging gaps & partner with internal teams & Walmart replenishment to fix them quickly. Report in-stock positions by style on a weekly basis, track work-in-progress (WIP) orders, and proactively flag fill-rate issues to prevent chargebacks and fines. Support seasonal fashion buys to ensure po’s are received, goods ship on time, & provide sales analysis on a weekly basis. Identify slow-moving inventory early and recommend clearance or reallocation plans. Partnership and communication Act as a trusted day-to-day contact for Walmart merchants, planners and replenishment managers. Prepare clear weekly and monthly reporting for internal leadership and the Walmart buying team. Work with our sales, product, design, planning and supply chain teams so that what we make and ship matches what customers buy. Support new item setup, modular and planogram updates, and seasonal launches. What you bring Required 3+ years in category management, sales analysis, planning or replenishment with a consumer goods or apparel supplier or retailer. Hands-on experience with Walmart Retail Link, or a comparable retailer data portal. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data modelling) Power BI & strong PowerPoint skills. Ability to turn large data sets into simple, persuasive stories and recommendations. Organized and able to manage several priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and confidence presenting to buyers and senior leaders. Nice to have Experience in kids, licensed or seasonal apparel. University degree or college diploma in business, retail, fashion merchandising, analytics or a related field an asset Experience with Tableau, SQL or Nielsen / Circana data. Bilingual in English and French. Work Location: In person

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