Category Analyst
Remote - Home Office USA

New Grad Opportunity!

At Irving Consumer Products, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Consumer Products is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products - including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

Ever wonder what a Fast-Moving Consumer Good (FMCG) is or how they work?" The vast majority of the products you find while browsing a retail store aisle are Fast Moving Consumer Goods (also known as Consumer-Packaged Goods -CPG). These are product that's consumers, like you, use almost daily and restock frequently, including household paper products, toiletries, cleaning products and also food & beverages. These products are a large foundation to the modern consumer economy and a significant generator of gross domestic product.

The Category Analyst will be based remotely in the United States and pulls, analyzes, and shares data in support of category leadership and sales initiatives. The role will interpret the data, draw conclusions, and articulate business implications. The role will collaborate with category strategy, sales, and customer Category Shopper Development (CSD) managers to understand business reporting requirements and answer business questions. This is a permanent, full-time position.

We're offering growth and endless opportunity at a company that's on the rise, backed up by the security of the entire JDI group of companies. Continuous Improvement is part of our culture. That doesn't just refer to our cutting-edge tech or marketing model-it means supporting every member of our team to learn, grow and become a bigger part of the company.

Job Requirements

• University/college degree required
• 1-2 years of experience in a sales support or an analytical role
• Strong technical, report running, and analytical abilities
• Proficient in Nielsen/IRI, Numerator and other syndicated platforms
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Tableau a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience is an asset

The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:

Marketplace, Category, and Brand Analytics

• Responsible for developing required marketplace, category and brand analytics as requested by Sales and CSD leadership
• Supports the development of Category Leadership Plans, 5P playbooks as directed by the Director - Category Strategy
• Proactively tracks and identifies 5P marketplace opportunities and issues
• Conducts ad hoc analysis and reporting as directed by Director - Category Strategy

Category Reporting

• Responsible for updating regular monthly category reports and keeping them updated and relevant to the marketplace
• Effectively communicates current and proactive category observations and marketplace dynamics

Business Planning

• Run required reports and populate business planning templates for brand planning and strategic account plans at the country, channel and regional levels

Competitive Intelligence and KPI Tracking

• Develop competitive intelligence and KPI tracking templates
• Manage and update trackers
• Draw conclusions on observations and business implications

What We Offer

• Irving Consumer Products is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• 401K matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• Hybrid flexible work options (if applicable)

To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.
For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com
We appreciate your interest in our company!Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, clickhere.

Irving Consumer Products is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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