Senior Analyst - Retail Execution
Central Garden & Pet Company, Fairfield, OH, United States
Position Summary
The Senior Analyst – Kroger/FDM is responsible for supporting category management, analytics, and retail execution for the Kroger business and broader FDM channel. This role partners with sales, category management, and retail partners to deliver data-driven insights that support category growth, promotional effectiveness, and shelf optimization. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with Kroger systems and data platforms, including 84.51° and JDA Planogram software.
Key Responsibilities
Lead category and sales analytics for Kroger and FDM accounts to identify growth opportunities and performance trends
Develop insights and recommendations using
84.51° data , retailer POS, and syndicated data sources
Support
category management initiatives , including assortment optimization, promotional evaluation, and category reviews
Build and maintain
planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder POG software
in alignment with retailer merchandising strategies
Partner with Sales and Customer Teams to support
Kroger line reviews, modular resets, and assortment recommendations
Analyze promotional and pricing performance and provide recommendations to improve ROI
Prepare customer-ready presentations and category reviews for Kroger stakeholders
Monitor competitive activity, category trends, and shopper insights within the FDM channel
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to drive execution of category strategies
Required Qualifications
Direct experience working with Kroger
strongly required
3–5+ years of experience in
category management, retail analytics, or sales analytics
within CPG or retail
Strong experience with
84.51° data and reporting tools
Experience building and maintaining planograms using
JDA / Blue Yonder POG software
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in
Excel and data analysis tools
Experience working with
POS, syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana/IRI), and retailer analytics platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting
FDM (Food, Drug, Mass) retail channels
Experience supporting
Kroger category reviews or modular resets
Strong presentation and storytelling skills with customer-facing materials
Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams
Position Information
Position is physically located onsite at our Fairfield, OH facility
This position pays $65,00 - 90,000
per year based on experience
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) Central is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead category and sales analytics for Kroger and FDM accounts to identify growth opportunities and performance trends
Develop insights and recommendations using
84.51° data , retailer POS, and syndicated data sources
Support
category management initiatives , including assortment optimization, promotional evaluation, and category reviews
Build and maintain
planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder POG software
in alignment with retailer merchandising strategies
Partner with Sales and Customer Teams to support
Kroger line reviews, modular resets, and assortment recommendations
Analyze promotional and pricing performance and provide recommendations to improve ROI
Prepare customer-ready presentations and category reviews for Kroger stakeholders
Monitor competitive activity, category trends, and shopper insights within the FDM channel
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to drive execution of category strategies
Required Qualifications
Direct experience working with Kroger
strongly required
3–5+ years of experience in
category management, retail analytics, or sales analytics
within CPG or retail
Strong experience with
84.51° data and reporting tools
Experience building and maintaining planograms using
JDA / Blue Yonder POG software
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in
Excel and data analysis tools
Experience working with
POS, syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana/IRI), and retailer analytics platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting
FDM (Food, Drug, Mass) retail channels
Experience supporting
Kroger category reviews or modular resets
Strong presentation and storytelling skills with customer-facing materials
Ability to work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams
Position Information
Position is physically located onsite at our Fairfield, OH facility
This position pays $65,00 - 90,000
per year based on experience
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) Central is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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