Category Analyst, Consumables
4 weeks ago
Description
:Job Overview
The Category Analyst provides analysis and assisting in the introduction of new products and reviews, supporting all aspects of the administration of marketing/promotional activities and preparing store communications. The Category Analyst provides strong & effective exchange of information between Vendors, Marketing, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, all support groups and the stores. Success in this role will require a highly organized, detail-oriented (accurate and thorough), excellent communicator who can effectively collaborate cross-departmentally, who is solutions-oriented and who thrives in a high-tempo, dynamic and changing environment.
Essential Duties
Manage all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance. This includes vendor data, life cycle and listing types, item descriptions, web info and appropriate duty classification & import permits are in place.Generates and analyzes data concerning item performance and provides recommendations to manager and Vendors concerning possible changes or improvements.Collaborate with Marketing to execute marketing/promotional activities e.g., promotional schedule, samples, fulfilment of vendor support agreements, shelf talkers and product imageryAssist manager with evaluation of cost changes with additional analysis and review of cost change templatesCoordinate all levels of pricing with the Pricing Team, preparing cost change templates, promotional pricing and clearance pricing.In collaboration with Inventory Management, support manager with analytics to support inventory initiatives, including new product and promotional forecasting and solutions to service level/fill rate issues/ short dated productPrepare store communications for new products, promotions, sales information, etc.Coordinate product samples and content for the Call-to-ActionAssist in design and communication of planograms to store teamsMaintain image data baseComplete and archive Purchase AgreementsProduce new product launch and product knowledge training presentationsWork cross functionally with web site team to ensure correct product content, copy and imagesHandles vendor questions/issues/problems on an as needed basisPerform general administration and other duties and projects as assignedReview Monthly Obsolete, Write off, Red Sticker and Excess reportsExperience & Education
2-5 years supporting a purchasing/buying departmentPost-Secondary education with a focus in Business/Retail (preferable) or Marketing and CommunicationsCompetencies
Very customer service orientedStrong organizational skillsWorks well interdepartmentallyAttention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent follow up skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to adapt to constant changes in prioritiesSolid critical thinking skills (confirmed in a test)Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with vendors and colleagues, including Senior Management.Skills
Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint#CORPHIRE
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