Category Analyst, Consumables Specialist
3 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Category Analyst to join our team at PET VALU. As a Category Analyst, you will be responsible for providing analysis and support in the introduction of new products and reviews, as well as assisting in the administration of marketing/promotional activities and preparing store communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance, including vendor data, life cycle, and listing types.
- Generate and analyze data concerning item performance and provide recommendations to managers and vendors.
- Collaborate with Marketing to execute marketing/promotional activities, such as promotional schedules, samples, and vendor support agreements.
- Assist managers with evaluating cost changes and analyzing data to support inventory initiatives.
- Coordinate pricing with the Pricing Team and prepare cost change templates, promotional pricing, and clearance pricing.
- Support managers with analytics to support inventory initiatives, including new product and promotional forecasting.
- Prepare store communications for new products, promotions, sales information, and other relevant topics.
- Coordinate product samples and content for the Call-to-Action.
- Assist in designing and communicating planograms to store teams.
- Maintain image databases and complete and archive Purchase Agreements.
- Produce new product launch and product knowledge training presentations.
- Work cross-functionally with the website team to ensure correct product content, copy, and images.
- Handle vendor questions, issues, and problems as needed.
- Perform general administration and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience supporting a purchasing/buying department.
- Post-secondary education with a focus in Business/Retail or Marketing and Communications.
Competencies
- Strong customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work well interdepartmentally.
- Attention to detail.
- Sense of urgency.
- Excellent follow-up skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to constant changes in priorities.
- Solid critical thinking skills.
- Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with vendors and colleagues.
Skills
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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