Analyst II Category

Position Summary:

The Category Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights and recommendations. This role involves executing plans that align with and support the broader strategy and objectives of the department. The Category Analyst works closely with key stakeholders to ensure that data-driven decisions are implemented effectively, and they play a pivotal role in driving business outcomes.

What You Will Do:

Grow Our People

• We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

Obsess Over Customers

• We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

Win Together

• We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

Teamwork

• Contribute to Giant's high-performance team and partnerships both internally and externally
  
  
  
  • Work cross functionally with internal departments
  
  
  • Maintain relationships with Giant's Vendor Community to develop sales plans
  
  
  
  

Planning and Execution

• Create meaningful and engaging omnichannel promotions to author Giant's featured assortment


• Forecast promotional activities and plans in alignment with departmental budget


• Use insights to develop strategies which anticipate changes in the marketplace


• Identify product development, pricing & promotion tactics to gain competitive advantage

Operational Excellence

• Curate distinctive, customer centric assortment


• Capture and communicate insights to the appropriate stakeholders


• Provide data driven recommendations that lead to meaningful and relevant conclusions


• Take on stretch assignments outside of day-to-day and desk specific responsibility


• Provide recognition & adapt to and changing situations, providing creative solutions to achieve desired results

What You Will Bring:

• 1-3 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
  
  
  
  • Experience with syndicated/competitive data (e.g. Nielsen, IRI) preferred
  
  
  
  


• Ability to interact with all levels of management in a fast-paced, changing environment.


• Ability to meet job and schedule requirements


• Effective and concise communication and presentation skills


• Experience with accounting terminology and understanding of profit and loss (P&L) structure concepts

Skills and Abilities:

Functional Competencies - Advanced Level

• Analysis & Insights - Translates data & information into successful initiatives


• Assortment - Develops tactical solutions based upon strategic direction


• In-Store & Digital Merchandising - Recommends in-store & digital merchandising solutions based upon strategic direction


• Internal & External Communication & Documentation - Communicates complex technical information in an understandable way


• Product Development - Develops tactical solutions based upon strategic direction


• World-Class Collaborative Partnerships - Works collaboratively with internal & external contacts across the organization

Functional Competencies - Foundational Level

• eCommerce & Omnichannel Expertise - Applies a basic understanding of eCommerce in devising & executing retail plans


• Financial & Business Acumen - Makes day-to-day decisions using basic business & financial concepts & principles


• Negotiation - Understands potential alignment gaps & determines negotiation guardrails to achieve desired results


• Pricing & Promotion - Understands pricing & promotion tactics to drive category growth


• Strategic Business Planning - Follows basic planning process to meet business needs


• Supply Chain - Understands supply chain capabilities and their impact on the business


• Systems & Technology - Uses common functions of basic systems & software

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.  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.

This position will be on-site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.

Why Giant:

We 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.