Category Strategy and Planning Sr. Analyst

Organic Valley

7d•$79,060 - $98,841•Remote

About The Position

The Category Strategy & Planning Sr. Analyst will be responsible for supporting the CSP Team in translating the company’s categories’ vision and strategies into actionable, customer-specific priorities and goals. The Sr. Analyst will take customer insights and best practices from the sales organization and use those to help inform and improve brand strategies and marketing activation plans. Working closely with our Key Account teams, as well as our Brand, Marketing, Shopper and Insights team, the Sr. Analyst will play a critical role in expanding distribution and driving growth for the co-op.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Marketing/Business/Finance preferred
3+ years experience within CPG in one or more of the following functions : Sales, Trade Marketing, Category Management, Sales Finance, Marketing, Strategy
Syndicated data experience with Nielsen, IRI, and/or SPINS preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and potential recommendations
Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written)
A hunger to learn and an ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
Strong business acumen
Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage a project from inception to completion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Powerpoint & Excel
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience in the dairy and/or beverage industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the CSP Team in translating Brand objectives and strategies into sales priorities and goals through the AMPS framework (Assortment, Merchandising, Pricing, and Shelving)
Work with Sales and Marketing teams to identify needs, gather requirements, and serve as the Sales liaison for strategic retail initiatives
Work closely with the Category Insights & Analytics / Brand Teams to support the development of world-class selling materials around expanding distribution and innovation
Assist with new item innovation and customer sell-in tracking and post-launch performance
Partner with Sales, Finance, and Marketing to design solutions and analyze financial performance, delivering actionable insights to help achieve AOP goals.
Assist with Annual Operating Planning (AOP)
Work closely with Sales Finance to develop and deliver Merchandising proposals within AMPS guidelines
Support, develop and deliver presentations and reports to Sales leadership on progress of projects
Represent CSP in category CLTs, and partner with Category Integrators to drive decision-making and present solutions to senior leadership
Assist CSP in meeting its objectives, live the values and culture, and practice company policies
Ensure timely delivery of projects
Other duties as assigned by manager

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents
Free onsite fitness center available 24/7
Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
Financial advisors and seminars
Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
Flexible scheduling
On-site organic cafeterias