CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - CHARLOTTE, NC - HYBRID

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foodbuy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Category Development Analyst to support category managers with analytics, supplier programs, and data-driven insights. This hybrid role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive category growth within various supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least one year in supply chain or finance, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. Join Foodbuy and contribute to innovative procurement solutions within Compass Group USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain, category, or finance.
• Supplier management experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sense of urgency with excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc analyses and prepare market trend reports.
• Support category plans and business reviews for strategic partnerships.
• Lead rollout and communication of new programs.
• Forecast supplier IBS income and analyze variances.
• Coordinate termsets, catalogs, and system data maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - CHARLOTTE, NC - HYBRID

Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary of the world's largest contract foodservice company (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the food service industry? Join Foodbuy as a Category Analyst and become a key player in driving growth and innovation within our dynamic team.

In this role, you will support our category managers by providing crucial analytics and handling supplier programs, ensuring our categories thrive. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and the supplier base within assigned categories, delivering insights and recommendations to drive category development process, and continuous management of categories through analysis, reporting, modeling, and data mining.

Responsibilities:

• Ad hoc analysis, compliance reports, market trends, pricing and rebate databases, marketing/ communication opportunities and opportunity analysis
• Support the development of category plans, joint business plans/reviews and presentation materials for key strategic supplier and customer partnerships.
• Leading the roll-out, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes/conversion initiatives adhering to company processes and timelines
• Monthly income by supplier (IBS) forecasting preparation, variance analysis and tracking against budget.
• Conducting income analysis, forecast changes, or performing any other duties supporting category income drivers.
• Liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure timely management of termsets, MOGs, catalogs, and other system needs.
• Find opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, pricing/volume allowance, new programs, and contracts.
• Work with suppliers on issue resolution.
• Complete system data accuracy and maintenance - term set management, price releases, price audits, non-transactional, subscriptions, item mapping, and manufacturer catalog.
• Support required internal processes including budgeting, pricing, product recommendations, etc.
• Ensure excellent execution of programs and team’s required processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain, category, finance, or related field; supplier management experience preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills and demeanor
• Ability to manage complex competing priorities with strict deadlines and attention to detail.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.