Category Analyst (STANLEY)

Position Summary:

As a Category Management Analyst youll be part of our STANLEY Category Management team. This dynamic analytical position will focus and assist in managing the entire STANLEY tools and outdoor portfolio. Our high-performing analytical team is responsible for driving margin growth portfolio optimization and strategy through best-in-class analytics insights and reporting. We are true entrepreneurs and relationship builders fueled by a passion to excite our organization and exceed the expectations of our trusted retail partners. As both a strategic and tactical function we contribute directly to Stanley Black & Deckers success and remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence in market.

This highly visible role supports the STANLEY organization by guiding market pricing and margin expectations for all new and existing SKUs. You will work in conjunction with cross functional partners such as Product Managers Brand Managers Category Directors Channel Managers Sales Account Managers Product and Commercial Finance Managers and Pricing Managers.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Tracking: Build category financial P&L forecast on a bi-annual basis to analyze core and NPD product assortment and margin mix for a 3-year horizon
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Understand the competitive product assortment trends in the industry & commercial environment and translate gaps into opportunities for growth
• NPD & Core SKU Governance: Analyze and define our product range by brand and retail channel. Decide which products should be eliminated from and/or added to the range
• NPD & Core Product Pricing: Partner with pricing team to establish market-based pricing for NPD and Core SKUs annually and quantify financial impact of any proposed pricing changes at the portfolio and customer account level
• Strategy Execution & Communication: Provide strategic counsel to cross-functional partners in regards to category strategy pricing product assortment margin and growth expectations and product launch plans
• Relationship Building: On-going relationship building with cross-functional partners. Product Managers Brand Managers Category Directors Channel Managers Sales Account Managers Product and Commercial Finance Managers and Pricing Managers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelors Degree is required
• 3 years of experience in a sophisticated environment within brand marketing finance or sales roles
• 2 years of demonstrated Channel Marketing Revenue Growth Management Analytics or equivalent success
• Excellent English communication will be expected to collaborate with and influence teams cross-functionally on a regular cadence
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; general proficiency in PowerPoint
• Experience with Salesforce SAP Infor XA is preferred.
• Strong analytical quantitative and financial modeling skills including the ability to effectively utilize data from multiple sources to drive decisions.
• Proven track record of driving initiatives from strategy to execution. Gets Things Done
• Well-developed business acumen including the ability to formulate pricing strategies that enhance brand value for customers and consumers and achieve companys top and bottom-line growth targets
• Track record of success in driving growth and profitability of a business based on insights from consumer research and competitive/industry intelligence.
• Ability to understand and address complex business issues and multi-functional operating strategies efficiently

We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843 but that hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Global Benefits & Perks
Youll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.