Category Analyst (SuperPharm)

This role requires the incumbent to perform, develop and implement analytical activities that impact important components/processes of the specified Retail Product categories and divisions.

JOB SUMMARY

In this role the incumbent is to perform, develop and implement analytical activities that impact important components/processes of the specified Retail Product categories and divisions and includes responsibilities in the area of category strategy, reviews, customer insights, assortment planning, pricing and promotions and replenishment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyses prices internally and from suppliers and competitors to ensure sales and profitability kpi’s are met.
• Uses consumer insight to assist Business Lead with product selection and sku rationalization. Conducts item creation functions, determines replenishment parameters and maintains an updated item and replenishment database. 
• Works with Business Lead and Marketing Manager to conceptualize and execute strategic marketing campaigns by procuring the right products at the right price to meet campaign goals. 
• Performs Sales, Profitability and ROI analyses on Campaigns, Promotions, and Products by store (All parameters).
• Analyses inventory turns and sell through rates of products to reduce slow moving inventory. 
• Analyses and evaluates internal and external market research information (pricing, competitor analyses), sales and merchandise turnover to ensure the proper merchandise mix for the categories at Stores.
• Produces monthly reports on vendor performance and works with vendors to reduce Lead Time, Fill Rate, Data Quality, and Cost Accuracy and resolve other vendor related issues.
•  Monitors category sales and profitability performance vs targets and works alongside Business Lead to implement strategies to promote growth and reverse negative results.
• Processes foreign and local purchase orders for delivery to Warehouse and store locations.
• Builds Relationship with Stores and Vendors, conducts regular competitor analyses, develops and maintains database for competitor pricing and reports/analyses.
• Performs any other duties as assigned to assist in meeting the Company’s objectives.