Category Analyst (STANLEY) at Stanley Black & Decker

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Goods, Tools, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in a sophisticated environment within brand marketing, finance or sales roles
  • 2+ years of demonstrated Channel Marketing, Revenue Growth Management, Analytics, or equivalent success
  • Excellent English communication skills, with ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; general proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Experience with Salesforce, SAP, Infor XA (preferred)
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills, including utilizing data from multiple sources to drive decisions
  • Proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy to execution ("Gets Things Done")
  • Well-developed business acumen, including formulating pricing strategies that enhance brand value and achieve top and bottom-line growth
  • Track record of success in driving growth and profitability based on insights from consumer research and competitive/industry intelligence
  • Ability to understand and address complex business issues and multi-functional operating strategies efficiently

Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting and Tracking: Build category financial P&L forecast on a bi-annual basis to analyze core and NPD product assortment and margin mix for a 3-year horizon
  • Market & Competitor Analysis: Understand the competitive product assortment, trends in the industry & commercial environment, and translate gaps into opportunities for growth
  • NPD & Core SKU Governance: Analyze and define product range by brand and retail channel; decide which products should be eliminated from and/or added to the range
  • NPD & Core Product Pricing: Partner with pricing team to establish market-based pricing for NPD and Core SKUs annually and quantify financial impact of proposed pricing changes at the portfolio and customer account level
  • Strategy Execution & Communication: Provide strategic counsel to cross-functional partners regarding category strategy, pricing, product assortment, margin and growth expectations, and product launch plans
  • Relationship Building: Ongoing relationship building with cross-functional partners including Product Managers, Brand Managers, Category Directors, Channel Managers, Sales Account Managers, Product and Commercial Finance Managers, and Pricing Managers

Skills

Financial Reporting
P&L Forecasting
Market Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Pricing Strategy
Product Assortment
SKU Management
NPD Governance
Excel
Analytics
Strategic Planning

Stanley Black & Decker

About Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, ConnecticutHeadquarters
1843Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging Asian tool manufacturers increase competition, impacting market share and pricing.
Stricter environmental regulations may raise production costs for power tools.
Growing tool rental services could reduce individual tool purchases, affecting sales.

Differentiation

Stanley Black & Decker integrates WhisperDrive technology, enhancing product performance and market appeal.
DEWALT's POWERSHIFT system reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%, leading in eco-friendly tools.
CRAFTSMAN's seven 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight its industry-leading innovation.

Upsides

Partnership with WECS Renewables expands reach into the renewable energy sector.
Increased demand for eco-friendly tools boosts DEWALT's market traction in North America.
DEWALT's tool donation initiative supports tradespeople, potentially increasing brand loyalty.

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