Job Summary
As the Lead Strategic Category Planning Analyst, you will be the analytical powerhouse behind our category management efforts, employing advanced data analytics and technical expertise to uncover insights and drive actionable strategies. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of our product categories, optimizing profitability, and ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences. THIS IS A HYBRID WORK MODEL ROLE REQUIRING TO BE ON SITE 3 DAYS PER WEEK AT OUR CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP HQ
Job Description
Key Competencies:
- Experience Required: 3 to 5 years previous experience as a category analyst
- Experience Desired: Retail, Retail Grocery, Category Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or Statistics;
- Experience Required: Proficiency in advanced data analysis tools and programming languages, such as SQL, Python, R, or similar platforms;
- Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques, with the ability to apply analytical methodologies to solve complex business problems.
- Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Data Science or related field
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Merchandising to develop and execute comprehensive category strategic plans that align with business objectives.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, market trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and risks.
- Utilize data-driven insights to prioritize investment opportunities, develop go-to market strategies, and optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional activities.
- Leverage a variety of data sources and analytics tools for streamlined data analysis and visualization, enhancing efficiency and enabling quick insights generation.
- Employ advanced data analytics techniques, including machine learning algorithms, clustering, and regression analysis, to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
- Utilize predictive modeling to forecast sales trends, identify patterns in customer behavior, and anticipate shifts in market demand within product categories.
- Implement data visualization techniques to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders and drive informed decision-making.
- Foster strong partnerships with Merchandising, Vendor Partnerships and Strategy, Space, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and execution of category strategies across the organization.
- Communicate data-driven insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making and driving consensus on strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated business plans to drive revenue growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve business objectives.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within category management processes, leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
- Stay ahead of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and analytical methodologies, continuously enhancing analytical capabilities and driving innovation within the category management function.
- Mentor and coach junior analysts, providing guidance on analytical techniques, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting knowledge sharing, cross-training, and professional development opportunities.
- Lead by example, demonstrating a passion for data-driven decision-making, strategic thinking, and continuous learning, inspiring team members to excel and grow in their roles.
About Us
At Giant Eagle Inc., were more than just food, fuel and convenience. Were one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. Its why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top work places for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our GetGos, our grocery Stores through our Corporate home office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. Were always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.