Analyst II Category

Giant Food is the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, with over 160 stores and annual sales topping $5 billion. Our mission is to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer in our community.

About the role

The Category Analyst interprets data, provides recommendations based on analysis, and executes plans supporting the strategy and goals of the department.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Giant's high-performance team and partnerships both internally and externally
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments: Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations
• Maintain relationships with Giant's Vendor Community to develop sales plans
• Curate distinctive, customer-centric assortment
• Provide data-driven recommendations to identify key points and opportunities that lead to meaningful and relevant conclusions
• Create meaningful and engaging omnichannel promotions to author Giant's featured assortment
• Forecast promotional activities and plans in alignment with departmental budget
• Capture and communicate insights to the appropriate stakeholders

Requirements

• 1-3 years of analytical experience in a retail and/or Consumer Packaged Goods role
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Word)
• Balances workload and priorities
• Proven success with analytical interpretation of complex data sets
• Effective and concise communication and presentation skills
• Precise attention to detail
• Negotiation ability is encouraged
• Exposure to syndicated/competitive data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time)

Pay

$68,325 - $91,100 (range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation; additional factors may be considered)

Schedule

This position is on-site at the Giant Food Headquarters in Hyattsville, MD.

Benefits

• Opportunities to advance your career, including hiring and promoting from within
• Training and professional development, including degree programs
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – six voluntary employee-led groups offering social activities, volunteering, and professional development
• Community involvement through donations and charitable efforts supporting local partners