[Remote] Senior Analyst, Category Leadership at J.M. Smucker

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, FMCGIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of analytical experience (Category or Sales) and/or relevant Category Management experience directly supporting customers
Strong syndicated sales data software experience (IRI or Nielsen)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-Starter with ability to prioritize workload

Responsibilities

Translates consumer and shopper insights via Category Growth Drivers and Stories at retail
Develops, attends, and presents category reviews at key customers, focused on driving total category growth with clear, compelling, and concise presentations
Advises internal (Smucker) and external (customer) partners with advanced recommendations specific to assortment and merchandising
Synthesizes and activates Category Growth Driver opportunities with customers
Leverages differentiating category tools and resources to gain influence with customers (e.g. Kantar RichMix, IRI ShopperSights, Coffee CLP, Shopper Card Data, and JDA)
Supports Customer GPS with analysis focused on Share ($s and TDPs), Priority SKUs, Shelf
Leads development and deployment of national stories (innovation, brand initiatives, etc.) into customer-specific presentations
Identifies and supports key retailer opportunities aligned to JBP objectives
Assists Sales (Smucker and Advantage Broker Support) by identifying and communicating market opportunities
Analyzes customer business performance using IRI, Nielsen, and retailer shopper card data
Analyzes and designs Plan-o-Grams (POGs) using JDA software
Maintains a strong pulse of the retail market inclusive of market and store visits, communicating new and notable information to internal cross-functional teams (CS, CC, RGM, BC, Brand)
Works closely with Category Strategy on projects where customer feedback, interaction, testing, etc. is required to inform strategy
Completes training and development courses to enhance job performance in Category Leadership, while promoting personal and professional

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Category ManagementIRINielsenJDAPlan-o-GramsShopper InsightsKantar RichMixIRI ShopperSightsShopper Card DataCategory Growth DriversAssortmentMerchandising

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position allows working remotely anywhere in the USA.

What are the minimum requirements for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of analytical experience in Category or Sales and/or relevant Category Management experience supporting customers, strong syndicated sales data software experience with IRI or Nielsen, and excellent written and verbal communication skills as a self-starter able to prioritize workload.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at J.M. Smucker?

The culture is bold, kind, strives to do the right thing, plays to win, and believes in a strong community that thrives together, rooted in Basic Beliefs while supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What additional skills would make a candidate stand out for this role?

Experience with shelving software like Apollo/JDA would make someone successful, though it is not required.