Category Analyst
Company: KeHE Distributors
Location: Naperville
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Work for KeHE?Full-time
Pay Range: $57,708.00/Yr. - $75,000.00/Yr.
Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits on Day 1
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays OverviewGood people,
working with good people, for our common good.Sound good?KeHE-a
natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about
\"good\" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time
to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an
environment with a people-first culture and an organization
committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to
talk to you! Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Category Analyst is a key
asset to KeHE's Merchandising Team. This position is responsible
for supporting the Category Manager in the development of customer
presentations. This position will also engage and coordinate the
efforts of key stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet the
scope & deadlines of projects. As with all positions at KeHE, we
expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission,
Vision and Values. Essential FunctionsDUTIES, TASKS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Identify product trends specific to chain
retailers by analyzing:Syndicated data (SPINS, IRI)KeHE dataPanel
data (CSIA)Demographic data (ShopperSights)Consumer data
(Mintel)Research quantitative information to support innovative
merchandising solutionsCompile actionable qualitative information
to develop customer solutionsUtilize syndicated data portals to
mine and extract information for customer presentationsCreate
demographic clustering to determine highest potential customer
store opportunitiesAnalyze customer assortment to determine voids &
establish a priority rankingManage project to ensure timelines,
progress & deliverables are clearly communicated &
completedAssemble & proof final presentations for accuracy &
consistencyEvaluate past performance of presentations & projects to
ensure ROI potential is maximizedSupport other functional groups
within marketing department on an as needed basis (e.g. Our Brands
and Events & Publications teams) Minimum Requirements,
Qualifications, Additional Skills, AptitudeSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND
ABILITIES:Experience with grocery category management, the consumer
package goods industry, and/or the grocery industry are a
plus.Experience with query writing and/or IBM Cognos Connection a
plus.Willingness to take initiative on projects with minimal
supervision.Ability to effectively communicate findings &
recommendations in writing to internal audiences as well as
external manufacturers, brokers & conventional & natural
customers.Demonstrated skill & competency with all Microsoft Office
software.Ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced business
environment.Capacity to learn & process quickly.Proven record of
fact-based decision making using Nielsen, IRI, Spins, Spectra, &
other syndicated purchased data.Possess a sense of urgency &
attention to accuracy & detail.Ability to effectively manage a wide
variety of tasks simultaneously & often with time conflicting
pressures.Demonstrated ability & willingness to work flexible
hours, including some weekends.Ability & willingness to travel
(about 10-15%).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:4-year Bachelor's Degree in
Business or related field of study preferred; or equivalent of work
experienceA minimum of two years of relative experience in
quantitative sales & general business analysis.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:These physical demands are representative of the
physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID2024-22543 Equal Employer Opportunity StatementKeHE
Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion
or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or
physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran
status, genetic information, or any other category protected under
federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of
all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
Keywords: KeHE Distributors, Lombard , Category Analyst, Professions , Naperville, Illinois
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