Category Strategy And Insights
Strategy & PlanningPosted 20 Jul 2026
Advertised as “CVP, Category Strategy & Insights”
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Advertised as “CVP, Category Strategy & Insights”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | US$221,000 – US$276,000 / yr |
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Customer Vice President, Category Leadership – Walmart
Position Summary
The Customer Vice President, Category Leadership serves as the senior category and strategic advisory leader for the Walmart business. This executive is responsible for driving category growth and strengthening the Walmart–Kraft Heinz partnership by translating consumer, shopper, marketplace, and operational insights into actionable business strategies.
As a trusted advisor to Walmart leadership and an influential leader within Kraft Heinz, this role shapes category strategy, drives fact-based decision making, and connects enterprise capabilities to customer opportunities. The Customer Vice President serves as the voice of the shopper, category, and marketplace while helping Walmart and Kraft Heinz win together in a rapidly evolving retail environment.
Key Accountabilities
Category Strategy & Advisory
Customer Partnership & Influence
Retail Intelligence & Data Strategy
Local Market & Shopper Leadership
Retail Transformation & Future Store Strategy
Enterprise Leadership & Connectivity
Team Leadership
Success Measures
Qualifications
Leadership Profile
The Customer Vice President, Category Leadership is a strategic business leader who combines category expertise, shopper understanding, retail intelligence, and enterprise influence to drive growth for Walmart and Kraft Heinz. This leader is recognized as a trusted advisor, enterprise connector, and catalyst for category growth across the Walmart ecosystem
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$220,800.00 - $276,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Rogers Sales
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.