Category Management Analyst provides insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. Being a Category Management Analyst conducts market specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Category Management Analyst typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Category Management Analyst gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Category Management Analyst typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Category Management Specialist will support the Indirect Procurement team with all sourcing activities. They will be responsible for supplier vetting, contract administration, supporting the sourcing process, vendor relations, invoice resolution, managing the SharePoint site, leading small projects, running reports and creating presentations. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining cost-effective procurement practices, including supplier relationship management to reduce costs, optimizing the supply chain, and supporting efficient production processes.
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The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
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