Category Analyst

Pet Valu

  • Markham, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Location: Markham, OntarioJob Description:What is the role?The Category Analyst provides analysis and assisting in the introduction of new products and reviews, supporting all aspects of the administration of marketing/promotional activities and preparing store communications. The Category Analyst provides strong & effective exchange of information between Vendors, Marketing, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, all support groups and the stores. Success in this role will require a highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent communicator who can effectively collaborate cross-departmentally, who is solutions-oriented and who thrives in a high-tempo, dynamic and changing environment.What will you do?
  • Manage all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance. This includes vendor data, life cycle and listing types, item descriptions, web info and appropriate duty classification & import permits are in place
  • Collect and complete New Product Listing forms
  • Generate reports concerning item performance and provides recommendations to Category Manager and Vendors concerning possible changes or improvements
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Category Manager to execute marketing/promotional activities e.g., promotional schedule, samples, fulfillment of vendor support agreements, shelf talkers and product imagery
  • Assist the Category Manager with evaluations of cost changes and review of cost change templates
  • Coordinate all levels of pricing with the Pricing Team, preparing cost change templates, promotional pricing and clearance pricing
  • In collaboration with Inventory Management, provides new product and promotional forecasting and solutions to service level/fill rate issues
  • Prepare store communications for new products, promotions and sales information
  • Coordinate product samples and content for the monthly store Call-to-Action
  • Assist in design and communication of planograms to store teams
  • Maintain image database
  • Complete and archive Purchase Agreements
  • Produce new product launch and product knowledge training presentations
  • Work cross functionally with web site team to ensure correct product content, copy and images
  • Handles vendor questions/issues/problems on an as needed basis
  • Perform general administration and other duties and projects as assigned
  • Review Monthly Obsolete, Write off, Red Sticker and Excess reports
What will you need to succeed?Education and Experience
  • 2-5 years supporting a purchasing/buying department, preferably in retail
  • Post Secondary education with a focus in Business/Retail or Marketing and Communications
Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong organizational skills plus sense of urgency
  • Very customer-service oriented
  • Attention to detail along with excellent follow-up skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to constant changes in priorities
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with vendors and colleagues, including Senior Management
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
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