Analyst III Category - Meat/Seafood

Ahold Delhaize•Quincy, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stop & Shop is seeking an insightful and detail-oriented Category Analyst to support its Category Management team. This role is crucial for driving profitable sales through effective vendor relationship management, data analysis, and strategic planning. The Category Analyst will collaborate 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. The company emphasizes a family-like atmosphere, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility for its associates.

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 the development and execution of category plans to achieve sales and profitability targets.
Provide analytical support to inform decision-making and strategy formulation.
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.
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.
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.
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.