Category Business Analyst

Position overview

Category business planning

• Execute category plans aligned with company goals and strategies, covering assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offer submissions to meet Category Manager expectations and P&L requirements.
• Build vendor relationships and ensure timely, accurate contract submissions to support financial objectives.

Merchandising and coordination

• Manage seasonal and promotional inventory for corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management through innovation launches and exit strategies for assigned categories.
• Maintain the Not on File process as directed by category managers.
• Prepare and compile notes for the ad-proofing process and cross-functional teams, including Marketing, DC Sales, and Managed Ad Groups.
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotional offers across retail, sales, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Food Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of experience in marketing, category management, or store leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen, and data analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of category planning practices and ability to determine quick solutions.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Nielsen Category Management tools; purchasing systems experience is a plus.

Shift

• First shift in the United States.

Pay range

• Annual pay range is USD 70,304–78,530.

About the company