CATEGORY ANALYST II

About the Position

McCormick, a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, is looking for a Category Analyst II to join our team in Rogers, AR. This role is in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Sales Office.

What We Bring To The Table:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Category Analyst will provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will support the Category Advisor in all functions of the category management process. This includes development and execution of category reviews, shelving and modular plans, and consumer insights. This new hire will work in McCormick’s Walmart / Sam’s Club support team, located in Rogers, AR. The Category Analyst will report to the Category Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed category and brand insight.
• Regular business performance reporting.
• Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising, and pricing recommendations.
• Category Team analytical support.
• Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Planogram strategy development, drawing, and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in a Sales, Marketing, or Analyst role
• Demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated, excellent communication and organization skills, professional image, and effective interaction with all levels within the organization
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences
• Must be willing to travel several times per year

Nice to Have

• CPG environment experience
• Direct customer experience
• Experience with JDA Space Planning
• Experience working with Retailer specific data (Scintilla) and Syndicated Data (Nielsen/Circana)

We Offer

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

About the Company

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville

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