Analyst Category Management

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: BENTONVILLE,AR

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Description:

BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE
Under general supervision, this position analyzes sales and consumer data in support of defined sales and account initiatives. Provides analytical support on the category advisor team leveraging fact-based insights. Significant portion of the role will be dedicated to the creation and maintenance of Sam’s planogram project. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure optimum utilization of fact-based information, aligned with category management best practices in order to maximize category sales for the retailer.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Data extraction, cleaning and analysis from a wide variety of available systems and synthesize that data into actionable recommendations.
• Provide category insights and analytics through use of Retail Link, IRI syndicated data, Spectra, & MADRID etc.
• Identify and communicate the insights and opportunities to the category team
• Ability to leverage insights and partner with advisor in developing category strategies for growth.
• Develop and maintain customer reporting weekly/monthly or as requested.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with buying staff as trusted advisor.
• Other duties as assigned

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Position Requirements:

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

• Preferred experience in Customer Management or Category Management.
• Experience using of PC-based applications (MS Windows and MS Office) with emphasis in ADVANCED Excel proficiency is required.
• Proficient in operating Retail Link
• Previous experience in Power BI preferred
• Must have worked on Sam’s POD removal project and have fluency in JDA application from creation to end of submission.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing data, formulating recommendations, developing presentations and presenting action plans to customers to achieve desired business results.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with enthusiasm and impact.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team orientated environment.
• Must have a sense of urgency and work on tight timelines
• Strong research skills interpretation - experience in making sense of a wide range of complex data sets and creating actionable findings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Strong report writing, presentation and delivery, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take charge of projects

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.