Category Intelligence Analyst

Job Description:
Responsible for supporting analysis, reporting, and software applications for the Category Intelligence Team across Perfect Store and ad hoc analytic projects. This role partners across Category Leadership, Customer Marketing, and technical teams to deliver annual Portfolio Priorities and leads the development of the Perfect Store Dashboard.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Perfect Store & Analytics, this role is part of the Category Leadership organization
Support Perfect Store Program Development, Deployment, and Performance
Annual Program design, data integration, and Dashboard updates with technical team
Lead communication of monthly Perfect Store Newsletter & Dashboard to field Sales
Drive understanding of Perfect Store Program; support local activation plans and opportunities
Embed PS capabilities by partnering with Sales & Category teams through training and insights sharing
Support facilitation of Perfect Store Meetings with field teams, Global, and annual design process
Provide analysis to Lead and Partner across Category Intelligence Initiatives
Lead Channel Priority List process in partnership with Customer Marketing, Sales, Category, and Marketing teams
Support Category Intelligence Team with analytics on key ad hoc projects
Support the development of distribution gap tracking to quantify the size of the prize for closing voids
Collaborate with the Line Manager to establish project plans and milestones for key initiatives
Maintain Captaincy & Shelving Tracker across Department
Leverage analytical tools and capabilities to generate value for Category Department
Nielsen/Circana syndicated data sources for analysis
Power Apps and Power BI applications for capturing customer performance
Support key projects for Category Leadership VP
Note: May differ from the current job holder’s own skills and experience.
Education & Professional Qualification – Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrated Analytical Skills
Customer & Category Perspective
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excel proficiency
Minimum Qualifications:
· 1 year of experience in Sales, Trade, Retail Sales, or Category Management
· 1 year business analytics experience in CPG industry
· Demonstrated success in analytical roles that leverage data and analytical thinking to solve problems and generate recommendations for the business
· Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others to deliver mutually beneficial solutions
· Foundational understanding of Nielsen/Circana syndicated data
· Strong project planning, communication, and attention to detail
· Demonstrated intellectual agility
Preferred Qualifications:
· In-Store Merchandising and activation experience
· Understanding of Category Management process
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 78,059.00 - USD 107,331.00