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Arkansas's food and beverage sector spans Tyson Foods' global headquarters in Springdale, Walmart's supplier network in Bentonville, and a growing craft beverage scene in Little Rock. F-1 STEM OPT candidates with backgrounds in food science, agricultural engineering, or supply chain analytics are well-positioned to pursue sponsorship roles across the state's processing and distribution corridors.
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As a Sr. Category Analyst on the Sam’s Club Team, you will deliver strategic insight in support of PepsiCo Foods North America Sales Team with an emphasis on Quaker Foods. Specifically, this role will work to identify market trends, competitive threats, brand strategies and customer strategies to penetrate new and emerging opportunities.
Primary responsibility of this role is to be a thought leader and “go-to” resource for all category, shopper, consumer trends, and merchandising solutions for the Customer Sales Team. Using POS, Syndicated, and Panel data, analyze categories across markets, shoppers, and consumers to make business-building recommendations for both portfolio and category growth.
Secondary responsibilities include leveraging multiple data sources to gain a deep understanding of consumer and shopper behavior and interactions across products, geographies, cohorts, and occasions. This analysis will be used to drive the Customer Team’s strategic planning process.
Responsibilities:
- Drive accelerated growth, market share gains, and elevated customer partnership via category and shopper insights.
- Be a thought leader and “go-to” resource for all category, shopper/consumer trends, and merchandising solutions for the Customer Sales Team. Leveraging POS, Syndicated, Panel, Scintilla/Madrid, and other proprietary data sources, to analyze categories across markets, shoppers, and consumers to make business-building recommendations for both portfolio and category growth.
- Utilize your experience in analytics, insights, and storytelling to develop sales and marketing strategies and retailer relevant sell stories.
- Leverage granular analytics to drive effectiveness for assortment & merchandising optimization, new product introductions, seasonal programs, shopper marketing, and pricing & promotional planning.
- Identify marketplace trends and category solutions that unify brand and customer strategies cohesively to drive growth and win with the shopper.
- Keeps abreast of developments and best practices in category management. It is expected that you will pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and improve professional competence.
- Participate in account strategic planning process.
- Key collaborators include cross-functional members of the Sam’s Club Pepsico Customer team (sales, e-Comm, shopper marketing, supply chain, finance), as well as the extended brand and commercialization teams. Ability to influence others, collaborate with customers, and work in a matrixed environment are key to success.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA a plus
- 2+ years in Category Management or Shopper/Consumer Insights within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and strategic thought leadership skills. Excels at problem solving.
- Strong PC skill set (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word); PowerBi a plus
- Experience with syndicated data sets (POS, Panel, Customer Loyalty Data)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to interact confidently and effectively with the customer and key stakeholders
- Excellent storytelling capability and strong visualization for internal and external presentations typically shown in PowerPoint or white papers.
- Collaboration is essential in this role as the person will work very closely with customer sales leaders, cross-functional teams, as well as the customer directly
- Strong planning/organizing skills; the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
LOCATION:
Location: Rogers, AR
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: /Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
Overview:
As a Sr. Category Analyst on the Sam’s Club Team, you will deliver strategic insight in support of PepsiCo Foods North America Sales Team with an emphasis on Quaker Foods. Specifically, this role will work to identify market trends, competitive threats, brand strategies and customer strategies to penetrate new and emerging opportunities.
Primary responsibility of this role is to be a thought leader and “go-to” resource for all category, shopper, consumer trends, and merchandising solutions for the Customer Sales Team. Using POS, Syndicated, and Panel data, analyze categories across markets, shoppers, and consumers to make business-building recommendations for both portfolio and category growth.
Secondary responsibilities include leveraging multiple data sources to gain a deep understanding of consumer and shopper behavior and interactions across products, geographies, cohorts, and occasions. This analysis will be used to drive the Customer Team’s strategic planning process.
Responsibilities:
- Drive accelerated growth, market share gains, and elevated customer partnership via category and shopper insights.
- Be a thought leader and “go-to” resource for all category, shopper/consumer trends, and merchandising solutions for the Customer Sales Team. Leveraging POS, Syndicated, Panel, Scintilla/Madrid, and other proprietary data sources, to analyze categories across markets, shoppers, and consumers to make business-building recommendations for both portfolio and category growth.
- Utilize your experience in analytics, insights, and storytelling to develop sales and marketing strategies and retailer relevant sell stories.
- Leverage granular analytics to drive effectiveness for assortment & merchandising optimization, new product introductions, seasonal programs, shopper marketing, and pricing & promotional planning.
- Identify marketplace trends and category solutions that unify brand and customer strategies cohesively to drive growth and win with the shopper.
- Keeps abreast of developments and best practices in category management. It is expected that you will pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and improve professional competence.
- Participate in account strategic planning process.
- Key collaborators include cross-functional members of the Sam’s Club Pepsico Customer team (sales, e-Comm, shopper marketing, supply chain, finance), as well as the extended brand and commercialization teams. Ability to influence others, collaborate with customers, and work in a matrixed environment are key to success.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA a plus
- 2+ years in Category Management or Shopper/Consumer Insights within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and strategic thought leadership skills. Excels at problem solving.
- Strong PC skill set (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word); PowerBi a plus
- Experience with syndicated data sets (POS, Panel, Customer Loyalty Data)
- Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to interact confidently and effectively with the customer and key stakeholders
- Excellent storytelling capability and strong visualization for internal and external presentations typically shown in PowerPoint or white papers.
- Collaboration is essential in this role as the person will work very closely with customer sales leaders, cross-functional teams, as well as the customer directly
- Strong planning/organizing skills; the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.
LOCATION:
Location: Rogers, AR
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: /Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Arkansas?
Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, is Arkansas's most prominent food and beverage employer with a documented history of STEM OPT sponsorship for roles in food science, engineering, and data analytics. Walmart's supplier-facing teams in Bentonville also engage food industry professionals. Smaller processors and agricultural cooperatives across the Delta region occasionally sponsor qualified STEM OPT candidates, though at lower frequency.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most food & beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Springdale and Rogers in the Northwest Arkansas metro concentrate the highest density of food and beverage sponsorship opportunities, anchored by Tyson Foods and its supplier ecosystem. Bentonville attracts food-tech and supply chain roles tied to Walmart's grocery operations. Little Rock, as the state capital, hosts regional distribution and food safety regulatory roles. Jonesboro in the Delta region also sees agricultural processing openings.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code and require a directly related bachelor's or higher degree. In food and beverage, this typically includes food scientists, food engineers, quality assurance engineers, supply chain analysts, process engineers, and data scientists supporting production or agricultural operations. Roles in general management, sales, or non-technical marketing typically do not qualify for STEM OPT.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas?
Migrate Mate filters food and beverage job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Arkansas, surfacing employers with verified sponsorship activity rather than requiring you to manually screen each posting. Targeting Northwest Arkansas and the Jonesboro area on Migrate Mate gives the strongest results. Confirm that any role you apply for carries a STEM-eligible SOC code before committing significant application effort.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Arkansas?
Arkansas employers in food and beverage are concentrated in rural or semi-rural processing corridors, which means STEM OPT candidates should factor in commute infrastructure and housing availability, particularly in the Delta region. The state has no additional licensing layer specific to STEM OPT, but food safety roles may require federal certifications such as PCQI or HACCP training. Northwest Arkansas's rapid economic growth has increased employer familiarity with international hiring relative to other parts of the state.