What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Category Leadership - Target position at The J.M. Smucker Co.?
Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Category Leadership - Target
In this role, you will support our category team relationship with Target by presenting key insights and effective category plans to Target through ongoing engagement and collaboration.
Location: Edina, MN
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In This Role You Will
Translate Insights into Growth Strategies
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Minimum Requirements
What we are looking for:
In this role, you will support our category team relationship with Target by presenting key insights and effective category plans to Target through ongoing engagement and collaboration.
Location: Edina, MN
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In This Role You Will
Translate Insights into Growth Strategies
- Develop and deliver weekly sales reports to the buyer.
- Convert sales trends and shopper insights into compelling category growth stories and initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally to execute planogram design and execution.
- Uncover customer insights to shape merchandising strategies.
- Collaborate with the category team to design effective reset strategies.
- Assist in developing and activating customer-specific Category Leadership Plans
- Identify opportunities and create solutions for item distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf placement.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace.
- Communicate insights and learnings to focus audiences.
- Actively participate in retailer calls.
- Conduct market visits, including shopper insights, retail audits, account calls, and business planning sessions.
- Participate in training activities to enhance performance and personal growth.
- Complete all required information and technology training.
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Minimum Requirements
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Proven ability to analyze sales reports for CPG companies, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel
- Strong computer and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-Starter, ability to prioritize workload
- 1 years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Shelving software experience (e.g., JDA/Space Planning or ProSpace)
- Familiarity with customer POS and shopper data
- Strong proficiency in syndicated sales data tools (IRI or Circana highly preferred)
- Experience with data visualization software