Category Analyst
Core
Analyze data and manage vendor negotiations to develop category strategies and optimize pricing and assortment for small format retail.
Role type
Category Analyst (Procurement & Data Analysis)
Builds
Category strategies, vendor plans, and contract terms
Domain
Retail (Convenience/Small Format) + Procurement
Required skills
Data analysis, Vendor negotiation, Competitive analysis, Category management, Financial modeling, Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred skills
Data Science background, Convenience retail experience, Driver's license
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Responsibilities
Manage and analyze data for accuracy and alignment with category objectives; Conduct analysis of vendor performance, pricing, and assortment; Develop category strategies using competitor data and store visits; Collaborate with teams to identify growth levers and develop vendor plans; Support negotiations with vendors to establish favorable terms; Model alternative scenarios for category strategies; Evaluate incoming vendor offers and negotiate responses; Maintain an archive of vendor offers and communications.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)