Senior Category Development Analyst Retail Sales Meijer (Grand Rapids, MNChicago, IL)

SENIOR CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST RETAIL SALES MEIJER (GRAND RAPIDS MI/CHICAGO IL)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersSkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Wholly HormelBlack Label ColumbusJennie-Oand more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food.to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the dedicated Category Development Analyst for Meijer working directly with the Meijer buying team across supported categories.
• Lead category strategy development and deliver advanced analytics aligned with Meijers business goals and growth expectations.
• Execute space planning for competitive categories ensuring optimal placement and performance.
• Analyze business issues and provide actionable insights and recommendations in key areas including:
  • Planogram strategies
  • Assortment optimization
  • Shelving and merchandising
  • Pricing and promotions
• Deliver periodic and ad-hoc reporting as well as monthly actionable tracking reports that address the so what and recommended actions. Reports include but are not limited to:
  • New item performance and volume transfer
  • Market share trends
  • Aisle tests and new shelving strategies
  • Pricing and promotional effectiveness
  • ROM and competitor performance analysis
• Conduct competitive and marketplace intelligence including share gap and price gap reporting as well as market visits to assess retailer strategies and tactics.
• Develop and leverage category management insights to create business development strategies and tactics that support Hormels overall brand growth and deepen engagement within Meijers organization.
• Own annual space planning responsibilities including drawing and delivering planograms for Meijer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year in sales marketing or sales strategy.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong technical skills with tools such as Excel Circana Panel data customer POS systems and Space Planning software (JDA).
• Proven decision-making and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills including presentation capabilities.
• Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require sponsorship for a work visa.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred:

• 3 years of sales marketing or sales strategy experience.
• Category management experience particularly with Dunhumby or other customer loyalty data platforms.
• Space planning experience.

LOCATION:Grand Rapids Sales Office Grand Rapids MI / Chicago Corporate Office Chicago IL

A comprehensive relocation package to the Grand Rapids MI / Chicago IL areas will be offered if required.

At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Senior Category Development Analyst role is between$82800 - $115950 per year and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skill set level of experience and geographic market location.

BENEFITS:Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance paid time off free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:10% of the time

For immediate consideration apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support understanding and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.