Marketing Analyst - Category Analysis

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PURPOSE:

Responsible for effectively using both internal and external data to help establish business opportunities and track performance of the multiple assigned categories in our Private Label Department. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Conducts multiple category analysis to identify new product opportunities and measure performance against goals.  Provides insight and recommendations to achieve objectives.

? Works with a cross-functional team of marketing, packaging, sourcing, logistics, and product development to develop new products, improve existing products and market the brand to consumers.

? Provides insight and support for category business planning.

? Works with brand and category managers to develop annual category plans.

? Maintains data integrity, including resolution of differences.

? Maintains new item development tracking and speed to market.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

? Degree in Marketing, Business, Management or related field.

? 3+ years experience in category management analysis.

? Good understanding of consumer research methodologies and techniques. 

? Highly attentive to details, able to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.

? Consumer packaged goods experience preferred.

? High regard for data integrity and proper maintenance of systems.

? Must be capable of understanding the retail environment.  Grocery retail experience preferred.

? High degree of initiative using analytical and leadership skills.

? Strong interpersonal, training and project management skills.

? Computer knowledge of Access, Excel, Microsoft Office; must be able to write queries.

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

? Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

? Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.

? Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.

? Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

? Travel up to 15% of time.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the associate(s) in this job.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary by position.