Category Analyst

Mission Produce, Inc.•Oxnard, CA

44d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Category Analyst serves as a category expert supporting sales growth strategies by providing thoughtful analytics and shopper insights. This position will act as an interface between sales, marketing, and business development in telling data-driven stories to drive category growth. This individual is responsible for delivering concise recommendations to optimize distribution, shelving, price, and promotional mix for our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics, statistics, or related field.
One to three years of category management, data analysis or related experience. Produce experience a plus.
Experience working with Circana syndicated and Numerator panel data.
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
Detail oriented with the ability to focus on the assigned project or task and consistently deliver high quality results.
Demonstrated experience leading projects and track record of being proactive in identifying root cause.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (vlookup, pivot tables).
Professional oral, written and presentation communication skills.
Flexible and collaborative with a proven ability to deliver business results in a timely manner without compromising quality

Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the Category Management Team to ensure Mission Produce:
Utilizes the newest/best-in-class category management insights.
Helps drive customers' overall category strategy.
Stay current on industry developments and trends.
Maintains position as the avocado and mango thought leader and category expert.
Utilize internal and external shipment data, Circana and Numerator data, and other industry sources to identify opportunities.
Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop sales and marketing plans.
Provides insights and recommendations to support distribution, merchandising, price, and promotions by analyzing point-of-sale and panel data.
Conducts market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management.
Keeps a pulse on macroeconomic and consumer trends.
Create reports to include monthly region, market, and customer trend reporting in order to drive key business strategy and provide additional value to customers.
Owns the sales presentation deck and supports various departments with their presentation needs.
Proactively assist team members, managers, and employees on other projects as needed.