Category Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Category Analyst in Irving, TX.Responsibilities:

• Managing all retailer/syndicated data via Catalyst Power BI
• Cleansing data from retailer or Nielsen in ShelfIQ
• Refreshing Catalyst Data
• Updating products, store lists and captaincy in Catalyst Data Manager
• Ad hoc and non-KPI account assistance in cleansing planograms, loading Shelf Reporting Suites, Distribution Grids and Add/Delete Reports
• Attend retailer meetings and help prepare and present content as needs present itself Monthly Insights/Newsletter (Booze News)
• Holiday Insights
• Internal/External Content for regular meetings
• New Hire Training/Onboarding
• Best practices and monthly award submissions
• Manage Teams site to organize presentations, content, and best practices
• Reset timelines and calendarizing the processes for all accounts
• Master file for all accounts with relevant info (captaincy, resets, retailer information)

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, emphasis in Business or Marketing related fields; 2+ years of experience in category management is a plus
• Project Management experience and strong communication skills with cross functions
• Strong familiarity using space planning software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo or Spaceman)
• A deep sense of accountability, ownership, and passion
• Familiarity with syndicated data, software and measures (IRI, Nielsen, demographic data, panel data, etc.) and digital category manager tools (i.e. Numerator)
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points/insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies that unlock growth
• Proven ability to think strategically & take insight into action

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


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