Category Development Analyst

Category Development Analyst (Walmart Advisorship)

Category Development Analyst at FGF Brands will be primarily responsible for analyzing data and providing unbiased insights and recommendations externally to Walmart, to optimize total performance.

Category Analyst will report directly to the Category Manager of the respective portfolios and work closely with the Director, Category Development & Insights to influence the development and implementation of category strategy and initiatives across Walmart bakery categories.

Category Analyst should demonstrate strong technical skills, the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, develop insights and presentations, execute space management projects and interact with Walmart merchant customers.

Category Analyst is a willing learner, quick study, and premier executioner of Walmart systems (Scintilla).

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential.
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401(k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

• Provide strategic support through data capture, data analysis, and planogram development.
• Be able to function autonomously and make decisions independently working with business unit leaders and core customers.
• Build market share reports to detail overall performance, gaps to Rest of Market, and opportunities for development.
• Develop and deliver seamless data solution tools for Circana, Scintilla, and other external data sources.
• Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translating insight into retail action.
• Assist in the development of analytical reporting tools and resources to measure and track category performance across all formats.
• Maintains hierarchy attribution within Circana/IRI and Scintilla platforms.
• Supports modular ticketing and traiting process.

• Strong numeric and advanced analytics aptitude.
• Basic technical aptitude with web-based tools and advanced proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in the use of Scintilla a plus.
• Proficiency in JDA / Space planning a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in syndicated data sources such as Scintilla, IRI/Circana or Nielsen.
• The ability to understand and influence cross-functional inputs to Merchandising, for achieving better output results.
• High comfort level with working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment.
• Ability to solve complex problems, attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting).

FGF Brands is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada focusing on key bakery categories including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.

FGF is continually growing and offers challenging yet rewarding work for team members to use creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions and new ideas.

• Job Family:
  Marketing
• Job Level: B-HO
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Marketing and Sales
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing