Stop & Shop · 11 hours ago
Analyst III Category - NP
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yr
2+ years expStop & Shop is a well-established grocery retailer serving customers for over a century. They are seeking a Category Analyst to support the Category Management team in driving profitable sales through vendor relationship management, data analysis, and collaboration with merchandising teams.
CommunitiesGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and execution of category plans to achieve sales and profitability targets
Provide analytical support to inform decision-making and strategy formulation
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
Support cost negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and terms
Collaborate with vendors on product and program development initiatives
Conduct comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Generate reports and insights to support category and merchandising strategies
Monitor and analyze category performance metrics and KPIs
Work closely with the Category Merchandising & Pricing teams to support shelf presentation and assortment decisions
Assist in promotional planning and execution to drive sales and category growth
Contribute to the development and implementation of new products and programs
Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors
Present clear analysis, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders
Ensure alignment of category initiatives with overall business strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
2-4 years of experience in a related field, preferably in Category Management, Merchandising, or a similar role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Associate discounts
Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy Corporate office and the remaining days working remotely
Company
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop has been around for more than 100 years. We started small, as a corner grocery store back in 1914. And we’ve grown…a lot.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2015-07-13Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Karen Mitchell
CMO/Senior Vice President, Marketing
Anne Sawayer-Souza
Human Resource Business Partner
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