Category Analyst- Food & Beverage

As the Category Analyst F&B you will be required to build strong customer relations with external and internal customers ensuring alignment with the company’s core values, Accountability, Care and Trust.

 Salary Range $8500 to $9000 ( Based on Qualifications and Experience)

Job Summary:

The incumbent is required to build strong customer relations with external and internal customers ensuring alignment with the company’s core values, Accountability, Care and Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities:

FORECASTING

• Work with the Category Management, Marketing and Operations team in identifying and forecasting consumer trends with an aim of having the right products to give the company a competitive advantage.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret historical data and market and sales trends to develop forecasts.
• Use statistical models and machine learning algorithms to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, operations, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with business goals.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models based on new data or changing conditions.
• Develop visual reports and dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and trends that may impact business performance.
• Support budget planning, inventory management, and strategic decision-making.
• Continuously improve forecasting processes through automation and best practices.

RATIONALIZATION

• Recommends and executes rationalization exercises to keep portfolios in line with consumer needs.
• Analyze current portfolio of divisions to improve performance of the food and beverage divisions.
• Develop and implement rationalization strategies.
• Work with stakeholders to assess cost-benefit trade-offs and recommend improvements.
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth implementation of rationalization efforts.
• Document and maintain process rationalization reports, recommendations, and action plans.
• Monitor and measure the impact of rationalization efforts on efficiency and cost savings.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Plan, execute, and oversee special projects aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and provide recommendations for decision-making.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment across teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.

MERCHANDISING

• Work with Members to establish right assortment, space allocations and merchandising presentation at category level. Able to identify merchandising trends (i.e., fixtures, visual merchandising) and translate into action.
• Work with Members to execute assortment recommendations for revisions that directly contribute to improved category performance including but not limited to: Sales, Gross Profit, Inventory Days on Hand, and Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment (GMROII).

• Produce and distribute error-free, effectively merchandised, and profitable Planograms with clear, concise instructions through advanced understanding of Space Planning and Planogram systems. Responsible for managing the Company Brand planograms and product dimensions.

• Ensure that the strategic vision for the category is correctly being catalogued onto planograms while ensuring space requirements, size requirements and merchandising guidelines are met.
• Assist through analysis in identifying the optimal assortments, based on geographic, demographic attributes, and sales potential by store and provide optimal store planogram assortments.
• Use available software and technology, where applicable, to provide space analysis reporting, planogram reporting, assortment reporting and analysis and provide recommendations based on interpretation and findings.
• Manage and organize all supporting documentation for planogram development. This includes authorized copies of planograms and other documents that may contain directional information pertaining to the development of the planogram for communication with/to stores to give direction and aid in the process.
• Manage project timelines to keep all required participants updated and on schedule for Merchandising Sales Driving Initiatives and other Merchandising initiatives. Accountable for meeting deadlines as per Category and Marketing calendars.
• Collaborates with Store Operations for Image Enhancements and New Store Openings and other departments key to the execution and success of departmental initiatives.
• Supports Store Operations by clearly articulating merchandising instructions accurately and responding to store requests with resolution.

PROCESS MAPPING

• Analyze and document workflows to identify key process steps, roles, and decision points.
• Develop process maps using tools such as Microsoft Visio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather process insights and ensure accurate mapping.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.
• Recommend and implement best practices for workflow optimization.
• Maintain and update process documentation as changes occur.
• Support business teams in process reengineering and automation initiatives.
• Conduct training and workshops on process mapping methodologies and tools.

OTHER DUTIES

• Contributes to, participates, and supports continuous improvement and technological advancement efforts. Collaborate with all relevant departments on the enhancements, fixes, and testing of tools and processes impacting all of the above.
• Performs any other duties as assigned to assist in meeting the Company’s objectives.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role,
• At least 1 year experience using inventory management systems including ordering, receiving and analysis of shrink.

SKILLSET REQUIRED:

• Computer Literacy
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interest in helping deliver exceptional and consistent customer service.
• Resilient, with ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Proven track record of accomplishments in Food and Beverage industry.
• Ability to continuously move around all areas of the store on a daily basis, as well as ability to lift 20lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours including extended days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to inspire and motivate your team to ensure high performing, as well as fast service and friendly store.
• Adaptable/Flexible.
• Ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers.
• Confident and self-motivated.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to pull, push and lift sometimes awkward objects weighing 20 lbs.

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