Senior Analyst Category Management

Sysco Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Halifax/Moncton seeks a Senior Analyst, Category Management to lead data-driven optimization of product assortment, pricing and promotions. You will forecast demand, monitor KPIs, and present strategic insights to senior management. This role requires strong analytics, collaboration with merchandising and sales teams, and industry knowledge.

You will drive projects, develop analytical models, and stay ahead of industry trends to maximize profitability and support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics or category management.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Deep understanding of the foodservice industry and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven category optimization strategies for assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Monitor KPIs across categories and perform root-cause analysis.
• Create dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Lead cross-functional projects with merchandising and sales teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

## Senior Analyst Category ManagementApply: Sysco Halifax: Sysco Moncton: Full time: Posted Today: R269174**JOB DESCRIPTION****Purpose** The Senior Analyst, Category Management will play a key role in driving data-driven decision-making and optimizing merchandising strategies across multiple categories. This role will leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability and achieve business objectives.**Responsibilities*** Category Optimization: Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions, maximizing profitability and achieving sales targets.* Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) across multiple categories, identify variances, and conduct root cause analysis to inform corrective actions and improve overall performance.* Reporting & Insights: Develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management.* Project Management: Lead and manage data-driven projects, including the development and implementation of new analytical models and the integration of new data sources.* Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with merchandising managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional teams to share insights, support decision-making, and drive successful business outcomes.* Industry Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data analytics and category management.* Industry Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry associations.**Skills*** Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.* Organization: Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.* Customer Service: Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.* Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.* Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the foodservice industry, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.**Certifications****Education** Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree**Experience** 5+ years of experience**Physical Demands** Reasonable accommodations will be taken where necessary**Travel Requirements** 25%-50%Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.**COMPANY OVERVIEW**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutionsOur Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chainHere’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups(\\*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.