Lead Analyst, Strategic Category Planning - Cranberry Corporate Office

Job Summary

As the Lead Strategic Category Planning Analyst, you will be the analytical powerhouse behind our category management efforts, employing advanced data analytics and technical expertise to uncover insights and drive actionable strategies. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our product categories, optimizing profitability, and ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences

Job Description

• Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience Desired: Retail, Retail Grocery, Category Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or Statistics; Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools and programming languages, such as SQL, Python, R, or similar platforms; Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques, with the ability to apply analytical methodologies to solve complex business problems.
• Education Desired: Bachelors Degree

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Merchandising to develop and execute comprehensive category strategic plans that align with business objectives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, market trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and risks.
• Utilize data-driven insights to prioritize investment opportunities, develop go-to market strategies, and optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Leverage a variety of data sources and analytics tools for streamlined data analysis and visualization, enhancing efficiency and enabling quick insights generation.
• Employ advanced data analytics techniques, including machine learning algorithms, clustering, and regression analysis, to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
• Utilize predictive modeling to forecast sales trends, identify patterns in customer behavior, and anticipate shifts in market demand within product categories.
• Implement data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and drive informed decision-making.
• Foster strong partnerships with Merchandising, Vendor Partnerships and Strategy, Space, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies across the organization.
• Communicate data-driven insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making and driving consensus on strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated business plans to drive revenue growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve business objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within category management processes, leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
• Stay ahead of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and analytical methodologies, continuously enhancing analytical capabilities and driving innovation within the category management function.
• Mentor and coach junior analysts, providing guidance on analytical techniques, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting knowledge sharing, cross-training, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a passion for data-driven decision-making, strategic thinking, and continuous learning, inspiring team members to excel and grow in their roles.