Category Development Analyst

An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss! 

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members 

Summary 

The Category Development Analyst (Walmart Advisorship), will be primarily responsible for analyzing data and providing unbiased insights and recommendations externally to Walmart, to optimize total performance.

The Category Analyst will report directly to the Category Manger of the respective portfolios and work closely with the Director, Category Development & Insights to influence the development and implementation of category strategy and initiatives across Walmart bakery categories. The Category Analyst should demonstrate strong technical skills, the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, develop insights and presentations, execute space management projects and interact with Walmart merchant customers. The Category Analyst is a willing learner, quick study, and premier executioner of Walmart systems (Scintilla).

What FGF Offers: 

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential. 
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums. 
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement 

Primary Responsibilities 

As a key member on the Walmart team in Bentonville AR, you will be charged with creating the insight-based stories to help drive Walmart success to the next level.  In this environment you will have the opportunity to be exposed to and support the Category Development teams.  Some key deliverables are:

• Provide strategic support through data capture, data analysis, and planogram development
• Be able to function autonomously and make decisions independently working with business unit leaders and core customers
• Build market share reports to detail overall performance, gaps to Rest of Market, and opportunities for development
• Develop and deliver seamless data solution tools for Circana, Scintilla, and other external data sources.
• Leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities by elevating analyses beyond reporting and translating insight into retail action
• Assist in the development of analytical reporting tools and resources to measure and track category performance across all formats
• Maintains hierarchy attribution within Circana/IRI and Scintilla platforms
• Supports modular ticketing and traiting process

Required Experience 

• Strong numeric and advanced analytics aptitude
• Basic technical aptitude with web-based tools and advanced proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in the use of Scintilla a plus
• Proficiency in JDA / Space planning a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in syndicated data sources such as Scintilla , IRI/Circana or Nielsen
• The ability to understand and influence cross-functional inputs to Merchandising, for achieving better output results
• High comfort level with working in an ambiguous, fast paced environment
• Ability to solve complex problems, attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills (speaking, writing, presenting)

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? 

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.  

As an innovative company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.  

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