Category Business Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is seeking a Category Manager/Marketing professional to partner with Category Managers in building and executing comprehensive category business plans for assigned categories, including assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.

You will manage the promotional offer process, align vendor submissions with P&L goals, and maintain strong vendor relationships to deliver financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance or marketing or equivalent.
• Two years of marketing, category management, or store leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Nielsen tools and purchasing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category CEO to execute category business plans covering assortment, pricing, promotion and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offers process ensuring vendor submissions meet P&L expectations.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships for timely contract submissions and financial objectives.
• Oversee seasonal/promotional inventory for corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management through innovation launches and exit strategies.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed by category managers.
• Assist ad proofing by compiling notes for cross-functional teams.
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Bachelor's Degree - Finance

Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Tools

Nielsen Category Management tools

Purchasing systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

This role is responsible to partner with assigned Category Managers to execute comprehensive business plans. In this role, you will work closely with vendors to manage promotional offers to ensure overall financial goals are met.

Job Description

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Category CEO (Category Manager) in executing comprehensive category business plans consistent with the Company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories; plans to include tactics in the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offer process and ensuring vendor submissions align with Category Manager expectations and P&L requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate contract submissions to deliver financial objectives.
• Responsible for seasonal/promotional inventory to our corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management through innovation launches and exit strategies for assigned categories.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed by category manager(s).
• Support ad proofing process by preparing and compiling notes to support a cross-functional team (Marketing, DC Sales team, Managed Ad Groups, etc.).
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotional offers (retail, sales, procurement).
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two year’s experience in marketing, category management, store leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen, ability to navigate, interpret, and analyze data.
• A working knowledge of category planning practices.
• Ability to determine quick solutions.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Business
• Bachelor's Degree - Finance
• Bachelor's Degree - Marketing

Shift 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC.

C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.