Category Analyst

Mom's Organic Market • Rockville, MD

386d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Category Analyst at MOM's Organic Market plays a crucial role in supporting the Category Management team by managing product assortment, supplier relationships, and cost analysis. This position requires a blend of analytical skills and collaboration with various teams to enhance category performance and drive efficiency. The role is primarily in-office with one remote workday per week.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience with business analytics in a retail chain environment
• Proven ability to take complex business analyses from concept to completion
• Strong analytics, insights, presentation, and storytelling skills
• Experience drawing conclusions from imperfect data
• Demonstrates advanced analytical reporting and visualization skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and Pivot tables
• Experience with SQL
• Self-directed, innovative thinker with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage unexpected demands
• Intellectual and analytical curiosity
• Creative problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in category/assortment management
• Familiarity with supply chain management

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials related to category management decision making
• Analyze and evaluate department, category, and item performance using multiple lenses
• Perform financial period close analysis, determining root causes for underperforming departments
• Conduct cost change tracking & analysis at various levels
• Perform promotional lift analysis
• Collaborate with Category Managers to develop category review presentations
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team to calculate forecasts for demand planning
• Process and analyze supplier related information
• Develop and enhance standardized reporting and visualization analytical tools

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed