Job Openings RETAIL LINK ANALYST

About the job RETAIL LINK ANALYST

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Retail Link Analyst (Contractor) with strong CPG industry experience and deep expertise in the Walmart Retail Link system. This role supports data analysis, reporting, and new CPG vendor setup within Walmart, with a focus on sales performance, inventory management, replenishment, and in-stock execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience onboarding Walmart suppliers and translating Retail Link data into clear, actionable insights for CPG businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain access, roles, and configurations within Walmart Retail Link for CPG vendor accounts

  • Execute new CPG vendor onboarding in Walmart, including Retail Link setup, permissions, and data validation

  • Build and maintain Retail Link reports covering key CPG metrics such as sales, inventory, in-stock percentage, weeks of supply, replenishment, and item performance

  • Analyze item-level and store-level performance to identify distribution gaps, out-of-stocks, and replenishment risks

  • Support demand planning, replenishment, and supply chain teams with accurate Walmart data

  • Partner with sales and category management teams to provide insights on modular performance and item productivity

  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across all Retail Link reporting

  • Provide ad hoc analysis to support promotions, item launches, and new item setup

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Walmart Retail Link processes, best practices, and system updates

  • Document processes and provide guidance or training to internal stakeholders as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Proven, hands-on experience using Walmart Retail Link

  • Direct experience onboarding new CPG vendors or brands within Walmart Retail Link

  • Strong understanding of CPG sales, inventory, and replenishment metrics specific to Walmart

  • Experience working with item-level, store-level, and distribution center (DC) Walmart data

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience supporting CPG brands selling through Walmart (e.g., food, beverage, household, personal care, or health categories)

  • Experience supporting item launches, resets, and modular execution

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with sales, supply chain, and planning teams


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