Category Mgmt Analyst
Location(s): East Aurora NY
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT ANALYST
STRATEGIC SALES PLANNING
PRIMARY DUTIES:
'Work closely with account buyer and conducts detailed POG and account category management reviews on a regular schedule.
'Analyzes POG's seasonally and makes business optimization recommendations utilizing data sources such as NPD or Spectra as well as account's data systems.
'Conducts ad hoc analysis on various business needs ' POP analysis, TV advertising ROI, ad plan analysis and effectiveness.
'Work with sales staff and the account to design, develop and maintain all planograms; make merchandise suggestions based on fact-based analysis and provide POG insight and optimization.
'Work with the marketing, sales and strategic planning teams or outside agencies to develop and implement ideas about product, POG or analysis that will drive the business forward.
'Build planograms for the buyers or for sales that maximize sales and productivity or take advantage of business building adjacencies.
'Conduct regular weekly or monthly reporting on margin, sales, market share, joint business plan progress, or productivity.
'Responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all levels at the account including but not limited to customer marketing, Buyer and Sr. Buyer, IT systems and and POG optimization teams, special projects team and business analysts.
'Travel is required.
SKILLS:
'Category management experience.
'Strong understanding of retail merchandising.
'Exceptional interpersonal skills.
'Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
'Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
'Ability to manage multiple projects.
'Ability to handle high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
'Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
'Business accounting or financial accounting experience preferred.
'Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Access.
'POG Space Building software experience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
'Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent.
'3-5+ years related experience in sales, sales planning, retail, marketing, etc.
'Exemplary attendance and job performance.
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FISHER-PRICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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