Category Analyst

Fresh Thyme Market is committed to helping people live healthier lives by providing fresh and organic food at affordable prices. The Category Analyst will support the merchandising department by gathering and analyzing data to optimize business performance and assist Category Managers with various responsibilities related to inventory, sales, and promotions.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the departmental Category Managers
• Provide customer service to all store locations regarding questions, issues and concerns within the merchandise departments being supported, ordering and deliveries
• Responsible for learning, using, and maintaining internal wholesale / retail software systems
• Works with the team to monitor and track pricing, promotions, purchasing, costs, inventory levels and logistics
• Responsible for all billing’s promotions, free fill, and all on-going discounts from start to finish
• Work with Category Managers to build and maintain schematics
• Prepares and presents comprehensive evaluation of data as requested and develops clear and concise communication to identify opportunities
• Monitors performance of eCommerce sites and troubleshoots issues
• Monitors daily, weekly and monthly performance specific to each store and compiles analysis for total company comparisons using internal software programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions and confidentiality standards
• Helps to creates pricing, promotion, assortment and shelf schematics for each assigned category, based on detailed analysis of past performance, results, industry best practices, and consumer trends
• Helps with correlation of data with vendors on pricing, product assortment, promotion, ads, services, promotional calendars, and support; acts as primary contact with vendors in assigned categories
• Maintains and reviews price files and competitive price checks to ensure we are priced competitively within each market we operate
• Works in conjunction with operations and other departments across the company to facilitate implementation of programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• B.S./B.A. degree in a business or accounting and/or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of financial acumen specific to profit & loss statements and analysis
• Must have expert knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Expert experience in Excel required
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Advanced written communication and documentation skills
• Advanced verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
• Ability to multitask is essential
• This candidate must be well-organized, a team player and can multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Preferred grocery retail experience

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with an employer match

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