CATEGORY ANALYST

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire a Category Analyst (entry level) immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity located in Hunt Valley, MD supporting all functions of the category management process for Albertsons. The Category Analyst will report to a Category Manager II. What We Bring To The Table Competitive compensation Career growth opportunities Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness Tuition assistance Position Overview The Category Analyst is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the category management team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, and provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. Responsibilities Provide detailed category and brand insight in a succinct and accurate story format. Regular and accurate business performance reporting. Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendations for various accounts. Create a narrative by transforming data points into compelling visuals. Provide analytical and administrative support to the Category Team (business reviews, database management, monthly reporting, etc.). Provide market insights through collecting relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. Engage directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related fields. Minimum of 1 year’s experience in Sales, Marketing or Analyst role. Demonstrated skills working on projects and analytical analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design. Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word. Ability to work well in a team environment. Self‑motivated, with excellent communication, organization, and professional presentation skills, and ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization. Interest and ability to relocate as necessary. Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand data and effectively communicate insights to internal and external audiences. Preferred Qualifications CPG environment experience. Direct customer experience. Internship. Experience utilizing data: POS, Retailer Specific, Panel and other consumer-based data providers. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680 Benefits Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits. Family‑friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support. Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans. It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr