Analyst III Category - NP

Stop & Shop • Quincy, MA

2d • $86,320 - $129,480 • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family. Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives. We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table! We are looking for an insightful and detail-oriented Category Analyst to support our Category Management team and drive profitable sales through effective vendor relationship management, data analysis, and more. In this role, you will work closely with the Category Merchandising & Pricing teams to achieve departmental strategies and initiatives, including shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product and program development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field, preferably in Category Management, Merchandising, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Management: Assist in the development and execution of category plans to achieve sales and profitability targets
• Provide analytical support to inform decision-making and strategy formulation
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Support cost negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and terms
• Collaborate with vendors on product and program development initiatives
• Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Generate reports and insights to support category and merchandising strategies
• Monitor and analyze category performance metrics and KPIs
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Category Merchandising & Pricing teams to support shelf presentation and assortment decisions
• Assist in promotional planning and execution to drive sales and category growth.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new products and programs.
• Communication: Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors
• Present clear analysis, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Ensure alignment of category initiatives with overall business strategy

Benefits

• Culture committed to celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Associate discounts
• Team of associates dedicated to serving our local customers and supporting our communities
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy Corporate office and the remaining days working remotely

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees