Category Development Analyst

FGF Brands

Bentonville, AR

Full Time

Entry Level

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Category Development Analyst (Walmart Advisorship) will be primarily responsible for analyzing data and providing unbiased insights and recommendations externally to Walmart, to optimize total performance. The role involves working closely with the Director, Category Development & Insights and Category Development Managers to influence category strategy and initiatives across Walmart bakery categories. The analyst should demonstrate strong technical skills, interpret data, develop insights and presentations, execute space management projects, and interact with Walmart merchant customers. The position is based in Bentonville, AR, within a company that values growth, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic support through data capture, data analysis, and planogram development
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 translate insight into retail action
Assist in the development of analytical reporting tools and resources to measure and track category performance across all formats
Maintain hierarchy attribution within Circana/IRI and Scintilla platforms
Support modular ticketing and traiting process

Requirements

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
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
Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting)
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in syndicated data sources such as IRI/Circana or Nielsen

Nice to Have

Experience with syndicated data sources such as IRI/Circana or Nielsen
Experience in category management or retail analytics
Knowledge of retail space management and planogram development

Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Scintilla and external data sources like Circana/IRI
Strong analytical and technical skills

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
401k matching program
Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for accelerated career growth with leadership training

Working at FGF Brands

FGF believes in home-grown talent, encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit. The company values growth, innovation, and rewarding challenging work, supporting team members' potential and career development.

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