Job Location : Keene,NH, USA
Position Overview
The Category Management Analyst is responsible for assisting with category, business and financial planning activities of C&S Category Management function. The Analyst position maintains critical planning resources and documentation to support the growth of the C&S Independent Grocery Channel.
Job Description
Description
Generate, analyze and communicate key market, category, consumer and shopper data that informs key cross functional decision makers. Utilize provided primary and secondary intelligence platforms (i.e. Nielsen, IRI, SPINS, trade journals, industry publications, etc.)
Engage all key external agency-partner relationships (Nielsen, IRI, Advantage, SPINS, Numerator) to ensure real time understanding of key market, category, consumer and shopper drivers that impact C&S Sales and Performance
Research and develop competitive market, product and trade intelligence reporting to keep the enterprise abreast of competitive market conditions
Reconcile and communicate all Category Management invoices - including billing processing & payments, expense tracking and fulfillment, back-up requests, dispute resolution and vendor engagement.
Work with appropriate Category Managers to reconcile budgeted versus actual services, revenue and expenses to plan. Develop close partnership with Finance & Accounting to expose issues and to provide solution recommendations
Maintain master independent store list with all related complimentary classification, categorization, and location specific details
Administer the CMCA intelligence portal including content management, user intelligence, user feedback and future evolution recommendations
Administer the New Business Development funnel working cross-functionally with the New Business (Sales) team and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) administration
Support project management activities for all applicable work-streams
Travel Required: No
Environment
Skills
Category Management, Consumer Packaged Goods, Marketing
Proficient in all MS Office Platforms, Strong Data Management Skills
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Strong Project Management and Stakeholder Service Skills
Strong Organization and Time Management Skills
Collaborative, Team-Player, Self-Starter & Self-Directed
Years Of Experience
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Management, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Research Analytics
Shift
1st Shift (United States of America)
Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Job Area: Sales - NE Independents
Job Family: Sales
Job Type: Regular
Job Code: JC0027
ReqID: R-264176