Job Description

Overview:

The Category Analyst will provide a high level of analytical support for the Category and Sales Managers. Support will include analysis of business and market trends to recommend new strategies to managers and increase sales. The Category Analyst will provide general item maintenance within the Retalix HQ system and contribute to profitability of assigned categories through analysis of performance data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow English directions.
• Must be adaptable to a fast-paced work environment.
• Must have great attention to detail and ability to focus on the project at hand to deliver error-free results.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work with people of various backgrounds, personality traits and levels of authority to accomplish department and Company goals.
• Successful completion of pre-employment/promotion drug screen and or criminal background check. (Timeline must fall within Company guidelines.)

Responsibilities :

• Assist Category Managers in developing category management strategies for the company.
• Assist in sales and profitability of assigned categories through analysis of performance data.
• Assist in planning promotional activities and sales events for assigned categories.
• Analyze business and market trends to recommend new strategies for increased sales.
• Create business presentations and sales proposals as needed.
• Conduct post-promotion investigations to study the marketing impact to category and brand.
• Prepare customized reports to management when needed.
• Facilitate new item setup in Retalix and maintain cost, pricing, and promotional changes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.

Physical Demands

Frequency

Climbing, balancing, crawling, and smelling.

0% (N) Never

Carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling, crouching, feeling, and reaching at waste/overhead.

1-33% (O) Occasionally

Walking or standing on a tile, concrete floor, and carpet, along with handling.

34-66% (F) Frequently

Sitting, talking, seeing, and hearing.

67-100% (C) Continuously

Safety Risk Factors

Frequency

Loud noise, slippery or cluttered floor surface, hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts), contact with sharp objects or skin irritants, toxic exposure (see material data safety sheets), nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.

0% (N) Never

Twisting of the back and neck.

1-33% (O) Occasionally

Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:

All office equipment including: personal computer, company network, copy machines, printers, fax machines, VOIP system, and paging systems.

Repetitive Action:

The continuous movement of the entire body.

Working Conditions: Primarily office-based with occasional travel to stores and hiring events. Light lifting (up to 25 lbs).

Important Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and requirements listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive lists of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Roche Bros. reserves the right the revise the job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

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