Analyst, Category Leadership - Target

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Develop and deliver weekly sales reports to the buyer. Convert sales trends and shopper insights into compelling category growth stories and initiatives. Support Planogram Design and Execution 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. Deliver Category Leadership Excellence 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. Drive Continuous Learning and Development 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. The Right Place for You 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. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Support Planogram Design and Execution 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.
Deliver Category Leadership Excellence 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.
Drive Continuous Learning and Development 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.