Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®.
Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners’ shared adventure.
Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people & their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.
Our trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, treats & chews, bedding and more.
OUR WHY: To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets
OUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure
Petmate Core Values
OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes
STEADFAST DETERMINATION: Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm
DO THE RIGHT THING: Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right
SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise
Summary:
As a valuable member of the Petmate Insights Team, the Category Analyst will report directly to the Senior Category Manager who reports to the Sr. Director of the Insights Team. The Category Analyst will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Product Teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
POS Reporting & Analytics:(70% of role)
Supports the build and maintenance of POS and brand share reporting and data visualization dashboards.Provides in-depth analysis on key customer trends and reports on contributing factors to retailer and item performance (AUR, In stock, Store Count, Color, Size, etc.)Providing actionable insights to Sales and Cross-functional teams that drive tangible improvements or risk mitigations in retail sales.Proactively makes product or promotional recommendations to the internal sales and channel-marketing teams based on Point-of-Sale analyses.Conducts ongoing ad hoc Point-of-Sale Reporting requests from sales and other internal teamsServes as an additional point of contact for all Point-of-Sale related data needs for US and International retailers.Category Management Support: (30% of role)
Provides value-added category insights and channel analysis for retail partners and internal teams in an extremely fast paced environmentWork collaboratively within Insights Team to develop a comprehensive look at the consumer, categories, and opportunitiesAssists in the preparation of reports and presentations, including charts and graphs, and presents recommendations for action plans to management, including but not limited to up-to-date analysis of current sales, inventory, and trendsPerforms ad-hoc reporting for customers, presentations, and the organizationLeverages analytical insights to develop actionable selling storiesUtilizes internal and external data, including Point-of-Sale, to uncover opportunities and provide analytical recommendationsCompile key findings from online customer reviews and share insights and recommendations with the organization.Retail Store WalksMonitors the integrity of the planogram and provides improvement strategiesInvestigate competitive pressures in the storeAssesses promotional executionCompiles/maintains competitive pricing informationSupports category managers in the development of in-line planograms at retail using JDA Space Planning softwareQualifications:
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)Advanced/Expert MS Excel skills are critical, including the ability to manage large data setsBackground working with databases (e.g. Microsoft Access or Oracle Developer) a plusBackground working with space planning software a plusStrong analytical skills/intellectually curiousEffective interpersonal and relationship skills, internally with cross-functional team members and externally with customers (cooperative, collaborative, etc.)Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and presentationSelf-starter able to work efficiently and independentlyTeam PlayerEducation and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or other related field1 - 2 years relevant experience, including experience in the CPG, Retail, or Merchandising industry, a plus1 - 2 years of analytic experience, preferably in category management/CPG, a plusComputer Skills:
Advanced/Expert in MS Excel. Strong Microsoft Office skills
Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer screen in an office environment. A moderate tolerance of loud noises if needed to go out into the production facility.
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