Category Analyst, Consumables Specialist

4 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada PET VALU Full time

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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