Category Analyst Position Available In Broward, Florida

Category Analyst 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars

Sunrise, FL Location:

Sunrise, Florida The Category Analyst provides analysis and assisting in the introduction of new products and reviews, supporting all aspects of the administration of marketing/promotional activities and preparing store communications. The Category Analyst provides strong & effective exchange of information between Vendors, Marketing, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, all support groups and the stores. Success in this role will require a highly organized, detail-oriented (accurate and thorough), excellent communicator who can effectively collaborate cross-departmentally, who is computer savvy, solutions-oriented and who thrives in a high-tempo, dynamic and changing environment. Essential Duties Ensures the implementation of new item setups and item maintenance. This includes vendor data, life cycle and listing types, item descriptions, web info and appropriate duty classification & import permits are in place. Generates reports and analyzes data concerning item performance and provides recommendations to category manager concerning possible changes or improvements. Lead projects or tasks through cross functional areas. Report on the success or challenges of strategies implemented. Works with Category Manager to gather monthly promotional strategies. Updates/maintains marketing schematics form. Collaborate with Marketing to execute marketing/promotional activities e.g., promotional schedule, samples, fulfilment of vendor support agreements, shelf talkers and product imagery Recaps and provides feedback on results of promotional events. Assist Category Manager with evaluation of cost changes with additional analysis and review of cost change templates. Follow up to ensure implementation. Prepare store communications for new products, promotions, sales information, etc. Training for new brands/products to stores. Work with content & process to be provided. Collaborate with Visual Merchandising Manager on planogram changes and updates once overall direction is provided. Maintain image database. Work cross functionally with web site team to ensure correct product content, copy and images Handles vendor questions/issues/problems on an as needed basis Perform general administration and other projects as assigned. In office Monday-Friday Experience & Education 2-3 years in data analysis, sales support, merchandising, or retail buying. Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Supply Chain, Statistics, or a related field. Skills Familiarity with tools like Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau or Power BI) Comfort working with data sets, identifying trends, and making basic recommendations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) preferred but not required. Basic SQL or Python skills for data extraction and analysis preferred but not required. Knowledge of retail planograms or assortment optimization preferred but not required. Pet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer.