Foodbuy Group · 1 month ago
SR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - DISPOSABLES - HYBRID
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expFoodbuy is the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, operating as a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC. The Category Development Sr. Analyst will play a crucial role in category management, supplier relations, and analytical excellence, focusing on delivering insights and recommendations to drive category development processes.
Food DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ad hoc analysis, compliance reports, market trends, pricing and rebate databases, marketing/ communication opportunities and opportunity analysis
With the support of manager, develop category plans, joint business plans/reviews and presentation materials for key strategic supplier and customer partnerships
Leading the roll-out, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes/conversion initiatives adhering to company processes and timelines
Monthly income by supplier (IBS) forecasting preparation, variance analysis and tracking against budget
Conducting income analysis, forecast changes, or performing any other duties supporting category income drivers
Liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure timely management of termsets, MOGs, catalogs, and other system needs
Find opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, pricing/volume allowance, new programs, and contracts
Work with suppliers on issue resolution
Complete system data accuracy and maintenance - term set management, price releases, price audits, non-transactional, subscriptions, item mapping, and manufacturer catalog
Drive category strategy for assigned categories delivering strong financial results, improvement opportunities and recommendations
Manage business relationships with key internal partners and external suppliers including ownership and enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback
Support required internal processes including budgeting, pricing, product recommendations, etc
Lead/champion execution of cross-functional or department wide processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills and demeanor
Ability to extract insights from complex data sets using advanced excel skills
Knowledge of purchasing procedures
Ability to manage complex competing priorities with strict deadlines and attention to detail
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Preferred
supplier management experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Company
Foodbuy Group
Foodbuy Group is a leading procurement organisation based in the UK.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase