Category Analyst

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Full-time, permanent position with a trusted employer.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• 401(k) with a 50% match up to the first 10% contribution, helping you plan for a secure future.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities to grow your expertise and advance your career.
• Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and generous paid time off to support your personal and professional well-being.
• Engage in a collaborative, people-first culture with appreciation events, recognition programs, and team-building activities throughout the year.

Position Responsibilities:

• The Category Data Analyst will collect and analyze complex data for the purpose of understanding strategic and operational business needs
• As a Category Data Analyst, you will use internal, market, and retailer data (Information Resources, Inc. and Nielsen) to conduct a supplier/brand analysis that shapes decisions and provides solutions for actionable business insights in general category management principles (assortment, pricing, distribution, etc)
• You will communicate key insights across all levels of the organization, manage multiple data initiatives, projects, metrics and ad-hoc analysis
• You will build business models and develop reports / dashboards to support supplier and retailer guidelines, including shelving guidance giving leverage to regional marketing teams for use by local sales teams
• You will provide analytical expertise to identify gaps in current performance and quantify opportunities to accelerate performance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 5 to 7 plus years of specific experience