Category Analyst (Superpharm)

4. Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination

• Support the Category Manager in monitoring vendor performance (e.g., fill rate, lead time, cost accuracy).
• Assist in resolving data discrepancies related to product cost, pricing, and supplier information.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth product flow from supplier to store.

5. Store & Market Insights

• Conduct periodic store visits to assess product availability, pricing accuracy, and merchandising execution.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide feedback and insights to support continuous improvement across categories.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Store Operations to support category initiatives.
• Share insights and data to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

7. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
• Support the development of standardized reports and tools to enhance productivity.
• Proactive approach to any issues that can be mitigated by collaborating with the leadership ecosystem.

8. General

• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in retail, marketing, analytics, pricing, consumer packaged goods, inventory, category management and/or business analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft office products.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (LS Retail) or any other retail software would be an asset. 

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with retail systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics NAV / LS Retail) is an asset
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Key Performance Indicators 

• Report Accuracy & Timeliness - deliver 100% of scheduled weekly and monthly reports on time, with ≥98% data accuracy, as validated by the Category Manager.
• Quality of Insights & Recommendations - provide actionable insights in 100% of reports, with at least 2–3 data-backed recommendations per reporting cycle and achieve ≥70% adoption rate of recommendations by the Category Manager.
• Category Sales & Margin Support - contribute to achieving category sales and gross margin targets (as defined annually) by identifying opportunities that support at least 2–5% improvement in underperforming categories. Forecast Accuracy - maintain forecast accuracy within ±10% variance at category level on a monthly basis. Inventory Efficiency - support improvement of stock turn by 5–10% annually and maintain on-shelf availability ≥95% for core items.
• Promotional Performance & ROI Tracking - ensure 100% of promotions are evaluated post-event, with variance analysis completed within 2 weeks, and provide insights to improve ROI or sales uplift by ≥5% over time.
• Data Accuracy & Integrity - maintain ≥98% accuracy in product, pricing, and vendor data, with all discrepancies resolved within 3–5 working days.