Category Analyst II
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Retail
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Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising
Job Requisition: 470131
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste
115
Store Code: Center Store Grocery - Brands (5148830)
Who is GiantBorn in the DMV, we've been here for over 88 years and counting. From our first store on Georgia Ave to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we're proud of our local roots. Today we span across over 160 stores in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware!
Our vision goes beyond the aisles. We're a proud partner to community organizations with a shared goal of enriching the lives of our neighbors and being the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community.
Position SummaryThe Category Analyst interprets data, provides recommendations based on analysis, and executes plans supporting the strategy and goals of the department.
What You Will Do- Contribute to Giant's high-performance team and partnerships both internally and externally
- Work cross functionally with internal departments:
Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations - Maintain relationships with Giant's Vendor Community to develop sales plans
- Curate distinctive, customer centric assortment
- Provide data driven recommendations to identify key points and opportunities that lead to meaningful and relevant conclusions
- Create meaningful and engaging omnichannel promotions to author Giant's featured assortment
- Forecast promotional activities and plans in alignment with departmental budget
- Capture and communicate insights to the appropriate stakeholders
- 3-5 years of analytical experience in a retail and/or Consumer Packaged Goods role
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word)
- Balances workload and priorities
- Proven success with analytical interpretation of complex data sets
- Effective and concise communication and presentation skills
- Precise attention to detail
- Negotiation ability is encouraged
- Exposure to syndicated/competitive data (e.g. Nielsen, IRI) preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Salary: $68,325 - $91,100
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the role, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable law.
This position will be on-site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.
Why GiantWe pride ourselves on cultivating a culture of care and offering opportunities to better yourself professionally and personally. We truly value the moments that matter most to our associates. Our guiding principles are GROW, CARE, BELONG.
GROW with us through benefits like tuition reimbursement, scholarship & grant programs, leadership development, career advancement, continuous learning opportunities and access to Market USA Credit Union.
Our CARE culture is built on a legacy of prioritizing people, offering comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401k plan with up to a 5% company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
BELONG through Business Resource Groups (BRGs), rewards & recognition programs, community outreach, and countless volunteer opportunities that connect us with the communities we serve.
Join us and explore the full range of benefits available and become part of our 88+ year legacy. After all, food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.
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