Senior Analyst Category Management

Job summary

Develop data-driven strategies to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions, and monitor category performance through KPI analysis and root cause investigations. Lead analytical projects and communicate insights to senior management while collaborating with merchandising, sales, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Job details

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. Purpose The Senior Analyst, Category Management will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives. Responsibilities Category Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance. Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management. Project Management: Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources. Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes. Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management. Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations. Skills Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Certifications Education Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree Experience 5+ years of experience Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary Travel Requirements 25%-50%

What you’ll do

Develop data-driven strategies to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions, and monitor category performance through KPI analysis and root cause investigations. Lead analytical projects and communicate insights to senior management while collaborating with merchandising, sales, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree, plus at least five years of experience. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, customer service, and Microsoft Office skills, along with knowledge of the foodservice industry and its market dynamics.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Demand Forecasting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Category Management
• Data Analysis
• Merchandising Strategy
• Product Assortment Optimization
• Pricing Strategy
• Promotional Strategy
• KPI Monitoring
• Root Cause Analysis
• Demand Forecasting
• Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Industry Research
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Communication
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Retail

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