Category Analyst

Develop and implement category-specific strategies to drive revenue growth Own assigned product category performance and manage overall portfolio health Develop new category opportunities and increase Bunzl Retail Services’ market footprint Engage suppliers to develop and implement profitable-growth initiatives Monitor category health, product lifecycles, market trends, competitive products, and manufacturer production schedules Develop assortment strategies and leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs Develop Top Value Collection product opportunities Develop product costing policies and negotiate best-cost vendor programs Rationalize and consolidate product lines to improve inventory turns and volume cost opportunities Manage supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management initiatives Manage multiple category projects, meet timelines, and provide proactive status communication Establish category ownership with internal and external stakeholders Support sales staff with special product requirements and costing Improve go-to-market strategy and speed of new product implementation Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s degree required 4+ years’ experience in Category Management or relevant business experience required Distribution experience strongly preferred Experience in Packaging/Corrugated, Janitorial, Office Supplies, EAS Tagging Supplies, and Snacks is a plus Proven track record of taking ideas from the ground up to launch Solid knowledge of marketing and sales principles Highly developed negotiation and best-in-class practices experience Ability to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial, and business risk Working knowledge of raw materials used in food service, janitorial, and processor packaging preferred Existing working relationship with packaging material manufacturers preferred Ability to work effectively across a matrix global organization Ability to create partnership atmospheres with internal and external resources Exceptional EQ and influencing skills Ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to develop and drive recommendations through the organization Strong planning, organizational, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and change direction quickly and often Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Category Management with a focus on revenue growth, supplier relationship management, and market analysis. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance product performance and optimize inventory management. Highest-signal resume keywords Category Management Experience Negotiation Skills Market Analysis Supplier Relationship Management Project Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Category-Specific Strategies Product Costing Policies Market Intelligence Assortment Strategies Inventory Management Risk Assessment Sales Principles Product Development Contract Management Analytical Skills Soft Skills Relationship-Building Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving Skills Time-Management Skills Industry Keywords Distribution Experience Packaging Janitorial Supplies Office Supplies EAS Tagging Supplies Snacks Supplier Performance Management Product Lifecycle Management Market Trends Product Line Rationalization Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr