Raley's Category Analyst

Bashas' • West Sacramento, CA

2d • $71,300 - $95,375 • Onsite

About The Position

As our Category Analyst, you will conduct research, analyze data, and develop insights that support category performance and growth. You will partner with Category Managers to identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, assortment, and promotional effectiveness. This role requires strong analytical capability, retail and merchandising knowledge, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or related field
• Two (2+) years of analytical or retail merchandising experience or equivalent
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• SAP system knowledge or experience
• Category management and retail merchandising principles
• Pricing, promotion, and category performance concepts
• Consumer research methodologies
• Supply chain, vendor, and competitive strategy fundamentals
• Retail financial concepts and accounting methods
• Syndicated or market data tools (e.g., Nielsen or similar)
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Query building and data analysis capability
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong prioritization and time management
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Initiative, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Floral or Produce experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance across sales, margin, market share, and assortment
• Conduct research using internal systems, syndicated data, and vendor inputs
• Evaluate assortment and recommend product mix improvements
• Support pricing, promotion, and shelf placement strategies
• Analyze pricing trends and recommend strategy adjustments
• Perform shelf and space allocation analysis
• Develop promotional recommendations and post-event analysis
• Support and evaluate category marketing plans
• Produce recurring and ad hoc performance reports
• Conduct what‑if analysis for planning and forecasting
• Track consumer trends and identify growth opportunities
• Analyze competitive activity and recommend actions to gain share
• Conduct competitive store visits as needed
• Partner with vendors, brokers, and internal teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally on category execution
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) including company contributions and matching funds
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
• Paid time off
• Family leave and time off
• Life insurance
• Wellness Programs (Raley’s Healthy Lifestyles)
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax - commuter, childcare, and medical expenses)
• Health Savings Account
• Corporate store and discount programs (10% off groceries, free items)
• Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)
• Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and community events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level