Category Analyst

Glazer's Beer and Beverage•Waco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Glazer’s Beer & Beverage we pour our hearts into what we do “SELL BEER FOR A LIVING” We are looking for people who are Bold, Innovative, and enjoy having FUN because we value each person’s intrinsic worth and uniqueness. This role will provide support to the Category Management Team and Sales Organization through delivery of data analysis, planograms, and customer presentations. This position will research trends, interpret market data, assess the implications/potential of given market conditions and maintain department software tools and databases. As the Distributor of Choice, Glazer’s Beer and Beverage embraces a culture where diversity drives innovative solutions for the success of our employees, retailers, and supplier partners. Our company strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects the unique communities we serve. This role requires regular, ongoing in-office presence. Employees are expected to work onsite, which includes non-company locations where we conduct business, the majority of the time to support collaboration, productivity, and business operations according to the schedule set by supervisors and/or branch management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field required; plus (1) year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong background in market research with strong analytical skills; specifically pertaining to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of syndicated data.
Prior use of syndicated data (IRI/ACNielsen), Spectra, Household panel data or Space Planning tools.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in market research with strong analytical skills; specifically pertaining to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of syndicated data.
Prior use of syndicated data (IRI/ACNielsen), Spectra, Household panel data or Space Planning tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct market research using a variety of syndicated and custom tools such as but not limited to trend analysis for geographic markets, distribution channels, accounts, brands, and suppliers as well as customer specific point of sale data as a means of supporting and making recommendations in the direction of the assigned retailers’ business in support of the category plan.
Structure and interpret data (i.e., scan, census, point of sale information) for targeted use by chain sales and category management.
Assess economic and market conditions, estimate sales potential, and identify retailer/brand opportunities.
Develop and maintain databases and image libraries.
Support and participate in the development of business recommendations for product assortments, placements, layouts as well as supporting overall performance analysis of pricing and promotional activity and efficiency initiatives.
Provide analytical reporting tools to assist in the collection and analyzing of market data to evaluate supplier portfolios in the marketplace to include sales, pricing, distribution, merchandising, and other programming tools.
Assist in the development of both short- and long-term business plans both as they relate specifically to the retail account and suppliers as directed by their Regional Category Manager.
Support the development and deployment of planograms and store layouts.
Demonstrate software proficiency and make recommendations to assigned retail accounts in terms of department layouts and rule development to drive consistency and profit across the retailer’s enterprise
Work with the team to maximize efficiency efforts regarding pricing accuracy, returned cases, sales maximization, replenishment efficiency and void closure.
Provide training to sales teams on how to interpret syndicated data and how to sell with the data.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.