What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Analyst, La Colombe position at Chobani?
Our Sales Force is the face of La Colombe. We make sure every cup we sell meets a happy customer. We're a dedicated team. And it's easy to be dedicated when you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. We've got an insatiable appetite for making a difference.
La Colombe's Category Development Analysts work with category, consumer, and shopper insights data to create a clear direction for the category that aligns customer and Chobani strategies. As a key member of the sales team, this role contributes to driving company sales and profits and to gaining advantage over competitors by driving strategic insights and value-added tools/programs to drive increased performance for designated brands at retail.
This role will focus on La Colombe's growth engine, the Ready-To-Drink Coffee Can business. The individual will support the ambition to revitalize the Ready-to-Drink coffee category with a one-of-a-kind product.
- Role will be part of the La Colombe Commercial team playing a key role in providing analytical support for customer teams within the Mass, Food, Drug, Convenience, & Club channels
- Create, update and improve dashboards, templates, and processes that enable the team to maximize efficiency in performing their job requirements
- Provide necessary summaries and important trend updates to key internal stakeholders
- Manage Weekly Retailer Specific & DSD reporting, including both scan, consumer, and depletion data
- Deliver strategic and tactical recommendations that improve overall category performance
- Develop content for retailer specific presentations that include relevant consumer insights, analysis of the competitive landscape, and new item/category selling resources
- Provide ongoing trend analysis (business performance and drivers) to seize value-creating opportunities that improve overall category performance or to correct category issues as needed
- Contribute to the customer planning cycle by providing knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, and assortment opportunities
- Conduct post promotion analysis to improve the ROI and effectiveness of trade promotions
- Bachelor's degree required
- 1-3 years consumer packaged goods or category management experience
- Strong and proven leadership skills
- Strong cross-functional exposure / experience
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
- Ability to learn reporting systems such as Nielsen and Margin Minder
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.
For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $59,000.00-$89,000.00, plus bonus.
