At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive data-driven decisions and optimize merchandising strategies across multiple categories.
- Company: Join a leading company in the foodservice industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on industry trends and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make an impact by leveraging analytics to shape product offerings and drive profitability.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in category management and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Purpose
The Senior Analyst, Category Management will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories.
This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Category Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets.
- Performance
Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance.
- Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.
- Project Management: Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.
- Team
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes.
- Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management.
- Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.
Skills
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) and other relevant software.
- Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Education
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
- 5+ years of experience
- Physical Demands
- Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary
- Travel Requirements
- 25%-50%
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Senior Analyst Category Management in Halifax employer: Sysco (Canada)
Sysco is an exceptional employer that prioritizes operational excellence and employee development within a dynamic work environment. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and safety, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams while collaborating across functions to achieve strategic goals. Located in a vibrant region, Sysco offers competitive benefits, a commitment to professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the food service industry.
