EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company · 1 day ago
Category Analyst
Morganville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEDI Staffing is an EDI Specialists Company, and they are seeking a Category Analyst to provide valuable insights for business growth. The role involves analyzing sales data, generating reports, and creating presentations to support various departments and key stakeholders.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Utilizing syndicated data and SAP to extract and manipulate data for analysis
Generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports to monitor business performance
Preparing comprehensive reports on sales performance, market trends, and competitor analysis
Analyzing sales data and identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and insights for decision-making purposes
Creating visually appealing presentations to effectively communicate analytical findings to management and other stakeholders
Developing and maintaining manufacturer scorecards to evaluate and assess vendor performance
Providing recommendations and actionable insights based on data analysis to drive sales growth and optimize business strategies
Conducting SKU optimizations by department and category to maximize shelf space efficiency and product velocities
Generating syndicated data reports via Circana to identify trends and generate merchandising alerts
Creating and distributing weekly sales trends graphs based on Client's major categories and brands
Creating demographic profiles of new client stores based on U.S. Census data
Tracking and scoring the progress of clien Elite Vendor Shelf Set and SKU Op Program
Producing client store Ccmpliance reports on a bi-weekly basis to monitor store purchase behavior
Conducting ad-hoc data analysis to support various departments, such as merchandising, marketing, finance, and operations
Handling ad-hoc data and insights requests from senior management, store owners, and internal cross-functional partners
Leveraging internal sales data and external resources to increase store revenue, such as consumer decision trees
Working towards automation of the planning process by utilizing data from various ERP platforms
Assisting merchandising and buying teams in leveraging available insights to drive increased vendor/brand trade spending and positively impact same-store sales and margin
Becoming proficient in using in-house tools such as SAP, and Circana to enhance store membership focus, including store-level analytics, data updates, ad-hoc requests, and warehouse-to-store shipment information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
Proven experience in data analysis and reporting within the retail or consumer goods industry
Proficiency in utilizing proprietary tools for brand planning, vendor planning, and general business review sessions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct SKU optimizations and generate trend reports
Familiarity with syndicated data platforms, such as Circana, for trend identification and merchandising insights
Proficiency in creating graphical representations of sales trends and demographic profiles
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to generate actionable insights from data analysis
Excellent communication/presentation skills
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
Company
EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company
EDI Staffing is a staffing and recruiting company that provides consultancy and placement services.
Founded in 1994
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joseph Gilbody
President/CEO
Manuel DaRosa. CPA
CFO
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