Sr. Category Analyst
About The Position
At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together. Join our team as a Sr. Category Analyst at our office in La Palma, CA! You'll develop category insights and strategic recommendations for assigned customers or channels, helping drive brand and category performance. This role creates customer-facing reports and presentations in collaboration with internal teams. The Sr. Category Analyst also mentors junior team members and serves as a key thought partner influencing customer and business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in CPG, food, beverage, or related industry analytics.
- High proficiency in syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana/IRI).
- Advanced Excel and data visualization tools.
- Experience using JDA or other planogram software.
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Responsibilities
- Develop actionable insights for assigned customers or channels specific to our Asian food products.
- Create retailer category reviews and joint business planning support.
- Develop assortment, pricing, and shelving recommendations.
- Analyze promotional ROI and recommend optimizations.
- Lead cross functional discussions to drive category growth initiatives.
- Build advanced reporting and visualization tools.
- Mentor junior analysts and standardize best practices.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Time off programs.
- Retirement and financial offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
