Category Advisor

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and v

FSA/HSA

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off from day one

401(k) Profit Sharing after 90 days

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Sr Merchandising Analyst to support planogram development and item mix optimization across our distribution centers and South Campus Category Management Team.

You will extract and analyze sales data, develop data-driven recommendations, train junior analysts, and collaborate with field teams, customers, and manufacturers to drive effective merchandising decisions. Based in Temple, TX, this role emphasizes reliability, strong Excel/Access skills, and clear

Qualifications

• Three years experience in merchandising and data analysis desirable.
• Significant analytical experience and proficiency with MS Excel and/or Access.
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities; continuous improvement mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; retail/buying experience preferred.
• English reading/writing comprehension adequate for job tasks and safety.

Responsibilities

• Extract, scrub, and analyze sales data for planogram placement recommendations.
• Provide data-based planogram recommendations to division personnel for field execution.
• Train new analysts to understand planogram software and decision processes.
• Support field-based planogram development to reduce turnaround time.
• Oversee completion of planogram work to meet project lead times.
• Interact with account managers, category managers, and customers as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

This role will report into our South Campus office in Temple, TX on a regular basis; Therefore, candidates should be located within a 50-mile radius of Temple, TX.

This position is responsible for supporting McLane personnel in each of the distribution centers, and South Campus Category Management Team, through the replication and development of planograms, and achieving the appropriate item mix to grow our retail customers’ business, through the extraction of an analysis necessary to make category decisions.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Sr Merchandising Analyst

• Extract, scrub, and analyze sales data for consideration of planogram placement to ensure best target mix recommendations for lab store review process.
• Provide data based planogram recommendations to division personnel upon request for execution in the field.
• Train new analysts to develop an in-depth understanding of the planogram software and decision-making processes, including product selection and merchandising.
• Support field based planogram development by assisting teammates to decrease turn around time.
• Oversee the completion of planogram work requested to meet established lead time for projects.
• Complete priority requests within a lead-time designated, based on the attributes and specifics of the project.
• Interact with division personnel, host account managers, category managers, Retail Services department teammates, Merchandising Category Management team, manufacturers, brokers, as well as working directly with the customer on occasion.
• Meet the goals of the department set forth by the manager.
• Assist with the planning, directing and coordinating lab store effort and work with customers on in depth category reviews.
• Implement procedures and policies and ensure they are followed properly as per the company policy.
• Work closely with the Merchandising Category Management Team in developing national, regional, and customer specific planogram recommendations.
• Assist in the management of ancillary responsibilities, including data mining, reset billing, and billable services.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Sr Merchandising Analyst

• Three years experience in merchandising and data analysis experience are desirable.
• Significant analytical experience and computer proficiency with programs like MS Excel and/or Access are essential.
• Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are also necessary.
• Organization, creative problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mentality are key qualities for success in this career.
• A bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required with a combination of retail, buying, and allocation experience preferred.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple

Business Unit GR995

Job Merchandising/Supply Chain

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular