Category Analyst

Gingersnaps Philippines; Pasig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Gingersnaps Philippines is seeking a Category Analyst to support the planning and execution of sales targets, analyze sales data, coordinate demand planning for new collections, manage inventory, and conduct competitor checks. You will collaborate with Sales, Creative, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Production, Quality Control, and Distribution to ensure alignment and optimize performance.

This role covers monthly target setting, sell-through monitoring, demand planning for new collections,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools).
• A deep understanding of Retail Apparel and Fashion industry, including market trends and competitive dynamics.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurately analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions to improve category performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Target setting: Assist in setting monthly sales targets based on historical trends and store performance.
• Sales data analysis: Monitor sell-through and generate monthly sales reports for assigned categories.
• Demand planning for new collections: Propose budgets and plan demand by analyzing class types, sizes, fabrics, colors, and styles.
• Inventory management: Analyze monthly inventory and three-month average sales to identify Months to Sell and coordinate stock replenishment.
• Competitors check: Conduct regular competitor checks through online research and store visits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Category Analyst is crucial in supporting the planning and execution of sales targets, analyzing sales data, coordinating demand planning for new collections, managing inventory effectively, and conducting competitor checks. They work closely with departments such as Sales, Creative, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Production, Quality Control, and Distribution to ensure alignment and optimize performance.

What You'll Do

• Target Setting:
  • Assist in setting monthly sales targets based on historical sales trends per month per class category and store performance.
• Sales Data Analysis:
  • Monitor sell-through of all collections launched within the past six months.
  • Generate monthly sales reports for assigned categories.
• Demand Planning and Execution for New Collections:
  • Collaborate in proposing collection budgets based on historical sales trends.
  • Assist in planning upcoming collection demand by analyzing class type, sub-class types, sizes, fabric, color, and design/styles.
  • Support in proposing store budgets aligned with the total demand planned for upcoming collections.
  • Assist in allocating inventory to stores and online platforms based on targets.
  • Coordinate with Production and Quality Control departments to ensure the availability of new collections before the launch date.
  • Coordinate with the Distribution Department to align delivery schedules based on allocation.
  • Generate reports comparing transfer orders versus out slips for new collections.
• Inventory Management:
  • Analyze monthly inventory and three-month average sales to identify Months to Sell (MTS).
  • Facilitate the repeat of available stocks from the warehouse and pull-out from other stores based on demand.
  • Identify and consolidate low and broken on-hand quantities per style in all stores to the store with the highest sales demand.
  • Support markdown strategies based on a markdown calendar and propose markdowns based on remaining on-hand quantities and sell-through rates.
• Competitors Check:
  • Conduct regular competitor checks through online research and physical store visits.

Minimum Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools.
• A deep understanding of the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
• Attention to detail is critical for accurately analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• The ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions to improve category performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

NOTE: This is purely work on site.