Remote Senior Category Analytics Lead

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company seeks a Senior Analyst, Category Analytics, to translate insights into growth strategies for consumer, shopper, and retailer categories.

You will lead analytics deliverables supporting Sales and Category Leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive joint business planning. Responsibilities include analyzing performance using syndicated and retailer data, presenting category reviews, and influencing retailer strategies on distribution, promotions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of analytical sales, commercial analytics, category management, or related experience
• Strong experience with syndicated data software (IRI or Nielsen)
• Ability to analyze and present detailed business information to audiences with varying levels of experience
• Experience with advanced Excel, data visualization, and exposure to R, Python, or SQL
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence
• Strong project management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of building relationships and collaborative, consultative approach

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer, shopper, category, and retailer insights into actionable growth strategies and recommendations
• Lead development of category analytics deliverables to support Sales, Category Leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Analyze customer business performance using syndicated data, retailer data, POS data, and internal data
• Develop and present category reviews, business reviews, and insight-based recommendations
• Influence retailer category strategies through distribution, promotion, pricing, and shelf placement
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Insights, Intelligence, Category Strategy, and other teams to identify opportunities and translate insights into execution
• Lead or support development of category leadership plans and roadmaps
• Simplify analytics and BI processes to improve decision-making and team effectiveness
• Participate in market visits, account calls, and business planning sessions

Skills

Analytical sales experience

Category management

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

SQL

Python

R

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IRI

Nielsen

Retail Link

Madrid

1010

84.51

Apollo

JDA

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company seeks a Senior Analyst, Category Analytics, to translate insights into growth strategies for consumer, shopper, and retailer categories.

You will lead analytics deliverables supporting Sales and Category Leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive joint business planning. Responsibilities include analyzing performance using syndicated and retailer data, presenting category reviews, and influencing retailer strategies on distribution, promotions,