Category Analyst at Glazer's Beer and Beverage in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

Overview


The Category Analyst will support the Category Management Team and Sales Organization through delivery of data analysis, planograms and customer presentations. This position will research trends, interpret market data, assess the implications/potential of given market conditions and maintains department software tools and databases.



Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct market research using a variety of syndicated and custom tools such as but not limited to trend analysis for geographic markets, distribution channels, accounts, brands, and suppliers as well as customer specific point of sale data as a means of supporting and making recommendations in the direction of the assigned retailers' business in support of the category plan
• Structure and interpret data (i.e. scan, census, point of sale information) for targeted use by chain sales and category management. Assess economic and market conditions, estimate sales potential, and identify retailer/brand opportunities
• Develop and maintain databases and Image Libraries. Support and participate in the development of business recommendations for product assortments, placements, layouts as well as supporting overall performance analysis of pricing and promotional activity and efficiency initiatives
• Provide the analytical reporting tools to assist in the collection and analyzing of market data to evaluate supplier portfolios in the marketplace to include sales, pricing, distribution, merchandising, and other programming tools. Assist in the development of both short and long term business plans both as they relate specifically to the retail account and suppliers as directed by their Regional Category Manager
• Support the development and deployment of plan-o-grams and store layouts. Demonstrate software proficiency and make recommendations to assigned retail accounts in terms of department layouts and rule development to drive consistency and profit across the retailer's enterprise
• Work with the team to maximize efficiency efforts regarding pricing accuracy, returned cases, sales maximization, replenishment efficiency and void closure
• Provide training to sales teams on how to interpret syndicated data and how to sell with the data
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

• Bachelor degree plus 1 year experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong background in market research with strong analytical skills; specifically pertaining to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of syndicated data
• Prior use of syndicated data (IRI/ACNielsen), Spectra, Household panel data or Space Planning tools

• 3 or more years' relevant experience
• Specialized advanced degree such as an MBA
• Category Management Association Certification considered a plus. Prior experience in the liquor, food, or grocery wholesale/distribution business

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 25lbs