Cumberland Farms · 15 hours ago
Category Performance Improvement Analyst
Westborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCumberland Farms is a leading convenience retailer in the United States, seeking a Category Performance Improvement Analyst to enhance category strategies. The role involves analyzing market trends, assessing vendor performance, and collaborating across teams to drive growth and improve productivity.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageHospitalityRetail
Responsibilities
Build and lead category review process in collaboration with Marketing, including assortment benchmarking, vendor negotiations, and private label assortment and strategy
Perform quantitative analysis, develop models, and support creation of dashboards (using tools like PowerBI and Excel) to assess category performance (profitability, space insights) and vendor funding
Work with Marketing leadership to negotiate annual CMA funding from national brand vendors, by identifying points of leverage and participating actively in vendor meetings to drive incremental improvement year-over-year
Work cross-functionally not only with Marketing, but also serve as a connection point with supply chain, finance, sourcing, and field operations to ensure recommendations and changes are executed and value is realized
Identify and test new approaches to improve category profitability, leveraging ‘Test & Learn’ methods to pilot strategies before full implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related field
0 – 2 years in category management, marketing, or a performance improvement role, ideally within retail or consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
Objective thinker who can drive decision-making using data and apply scrutiny
Self-motivated with a collaborative, proactive approach
Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to travel independently 5%
Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Proficiency with data analytics tools such as PowerBI and familiarity with retail marketing strategies is beneficial
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program
Paid Time Off
Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
401K with Company Match
Team Member Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account
Company Spirit Days
Employee recognition and awards
And much more!
Company
Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms, Inc. operates as a convenience store/petroleum marketer. It also purchases, sells, leases.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Petrowski
CEO
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