Job Responsibilities

To find success in the role of Senior Category Analyst, you will need a deep understanding of Category Management, data analytics, and a proven ability to turn insights into action. This job requires a customer focus and the ability to build strong relationships internally, cross-functionally, and externally. The Senior Category Analyst must possess the critical and analytical skills to continuously ensure data integrity and maintain high standards while driving best-in-class solutions. Development and deployment of scorecards, planogram recommendations, category reviews, assortment tools, new item trackers, and the ability to help guide the team in new areas of opportunity will be critical.

What you will do:

• Provide analytical insights for the produce category for Bonduelle to identify trends and suggest strategies to maximize profitable sales growth
• Partner closely with all internal parties to understand the latest insights and provide recommendations on category management strategic opportunities
• Partner closely with Marketing to drive innovation budgets, planning, and targets
• Drive applicable insights with shelf design and item assortment recommendations
• Develop and deploy customer scorecards
• Manage 3rd party data provider (Spins/IRI) ensuring data integrity
• Develop and maintain Customer Category Reviews
• Create New Item Trackers, benchmarking, and progress reports
• Maintain an awareness of customers' current activities such as promotions, new item launches, discontinued products, new product development, price changes, etc., and take necessary actions to execute the plans
• Direct accountability for special projects assigned by the manager as they correlate to career development
• Use strong analytical skills that translate actionable insights to further grow and develop the packaged salad category
• Mine customer data to identify the category, segment, and brand trend opportunities
• Develop internal/external presentations to enhance selling opportunities
• Effectively and efficiently present ideas in front of customer leadership/internal leadership

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, thrive in a team atmosphere, and work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment where ambiguity exists.

Join Bonduelle on an incredible and exciting journey to have a positive impact on others and the planet!

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or a related field
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a similar position (preferably perishable/grocery)
• In-depth understanding of Category Management analytics, tools and process
• Expert knowledge of Syndicated Data (Nielsen/IRI, Spectra, Panel Data)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail/slides/sheets)
• Consistently exhibit the aptitude to maintain focus while managing workload efficiently and effectively in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to plan and execute assignments to completion with minimal supervision
• Self-Improving, allowing for solid team development
• Demonstrate skills for positive conflict management
• Problem-solving skills and ability to use independent discretion for decision-making
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills; ability to quickly identify trends, opportunities, and business solutions
• Experience translating retailer POS and creating action plans
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously