RETAIL LINK® 3:
ANALYSIS
Explore familiar data in new and exciting ways as you enhance your analytical skills. Discover fresh insights and be inspired to develop creative approaches for your buyer.
Maximize sales as you sharpen your analytical skills and find trends and insights within your own data. Your instructor will review true case studies with you, and then you and she will explore your data. Experience the thrill of uncovering root causes, discovering new opportunities, and developing solutions.Together you will build several reports, each one adding to your depth of knowledge and wisdom. An exciting and highly productive class!
All 8th & Walton classes for Walmart suppliers selling in Canada are taught by Heather Reid of Mississauga, Ontario. For 22 years, Reid worked at Walmart Canada, organizing and facilitating its Retail Link® courses of study and other training programs. She has taught over 2,000 suppliers.
Who should take this Retail Link® class:
Analysts wanting a deeper understanding of Retail Link® data, product managers.
Meet Your Teacher
Heather Reid worked for Walmart Canada for 22 years prior to joining Canada’s 8th & Walton in 2016. While at Walmart, she organized and facilitated its Retail Link® and various system-training programs for both internal and external Walmart customers. She also facilitated a four-day supplier training session on a bi-weekly basis, teaching over 2,000 suppliers. She has a vast knowledge of Replenishment (GRS) and is an expert in Retail Link®, Scintilla™, and in Accounting for both Walmart Canada and Walmart US. In addition to her deep knowledge of retail systems, Heather is an extraordinary teacher. She holds a diploma in Human Resources, Marketing, and Accounting and has held the Canadian Human Resource Leader (CHRL) designation.
Reviews
Heather is a 10/10 - Very knowledgeable, responsive and able to use her extensive background to provide context for why Walmart may want to see certain things.
- Anthony - 8/6/23 Category Advisor
Training was good and effective. I really appreciate Heather’s way of explaining things.
- Bhawna - 1/5/23 Associate Account Executive