Analyst, Category Leadership - Target
The J.M. Smucker Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Analyst, Category Leadership - Target page is loaded## Analyst, Category Leadership - Targetremote type:
Hybridlocations:
Minneapolis, MNtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
114824**Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Category Leadership - Target**In this role, you will support our category team relationship with Target by presenting key insights and effective category plans to Target through ongoing engagement and collaboration.**Location:** Edina, MN**Work Arrangements:** Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires**In this role you will:****Translate Insights into Growth Strategies*** Develop and deliver weekly sales reports to the buyer.* Convert sales trends and shopper insights into compelling category growth stories and initiatives.**Support Planogram Design and Execution*** Work cross-functionally to execute planogram design and execution.* Uncover customer insights to shape merchandising strategies.* Collaborate with the category team to design effective reset strategies.**Deliver Category Leadership Excellence*** Assist in developing and activating customer-specific Category Leadership Plans* Identify opportunities and create solutions for item distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf placement.* Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace.* Communicate insights and learnings to focus audiences.* Actively participate in retailer calls.**Drive Continuous Learning and Development*** Conduct market visits, including shopper insights, retail audits, account calls, and business planning sessions.* Participate in training activities to enhance performance and personal growth.* Complete all required information and technology training.**The Right Place for You**We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.**What we are looking for:**Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor’s Degree* Proven ability to analyze sales reports for CPG companies, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel* Strong computer and analytical skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Self-Starter, ability to prioritize workloadAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):* 1+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)* Shelving software experience (e.g., JDA/Space Planning or ProSpace)* Familiarity with customer POS and shopper data* Strong proficiency in syndicated sales data tools (IRI or Circana highly preferred)* Experience with data visualization software**Follow us on*** Our Total Rewards benefits* Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop* Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hybridlocations:
Minneapolis, MNtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
114824**Your Opportunity as the Analyst, Category Leadership - Target**In this role, you will support our category team relationship with Target by presenting key insights and effective category plans to Target through ongoing engagement and collaboration.**Location:** Edina, MN**Work Arrangements:** Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires**In this role you will:****Translate Insights into Growth Strategies*** Develop and deliver weekly sales reports to the buyer.* Convert sales trends and shopper insights into compelling category growth stories and initiatives.**Support Planogram Design and Execution*** Work cross-functionally to execute planogram design and execution.* Uncover customer insights to shape merchandising strategies.* Collaborate with the category team to design effective reset strategies.**Deliver Category Leadership Excellence*** Assist in developing and activating customer-specific Category Leadership Plans* Identify opportunities and create solutions for item distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf placement.* Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace.* Communicate insights and learnings to focus audiences.* Actively participate in retailer calls.**Drive Continuous Learning and Development*** Conduct market visits, including shopper insights, retail audits, account calls, and business planning sessions.* Participate in training activities to enhance performance and personal growth.* Complete all required information and technology training.**The Right Place for You**We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.**What we are looking for:**Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor’s Degree* Proven ability to analyze sales reports for CPG companies, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel* Strong computer and analytical skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Self-Starter, ability to prioritize workloadAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):* 1+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)* Shelving software experience (e.g., JDA/Space Planning or ProSpace)* Familiarity with customer POS and shopper data* Strong proficiency in syndicated sales data tools (IRI or Circana highly preferred)* Experience with data visualization software**Follow us on*** Our Total Rewards benefits* Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop* Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr