Category Management Analyst

We are seeking a Category Management Analyst to join our team

DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region, located in Mechanicville, NY. 

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Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and vision) after 30 days

401(k) with Generous Company Match

FREE Onsite Wellness Center for Medical Care and Physical Therapy

FREE Onsite Fitness Center with Round the Clock Access

Employee Purchase Discount Program

Generous Paid Time Off (Including your birthday)

Holidays (Including a Super Bowl Holiday)

Family Oriented Activities and Events

Job Summary:

The Category Management Analyst plays a key role in supporting data driven decision-making to drive profitable share growth for DDC and its retail partners. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from internal, syndicated, and retailer-specific data sources to develop actionable insights. The Category Management Analyst will develop clear, strategic reporting and provide recommendations tailored to each stakeholder, identifying opportunities to improve category performance and increase market share.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions:

Business

Project Management:

• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, deliverables and expectations established by the Category Manager and VP of Marketing are met.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specific objectives including but not limited to: Distribution, Sales, Pricing, Promotion, and Display
• Build and refine tools, templates, and scorecards that enhance efficiency and quality of category reporting, keeping in mind the end user and their specific needs.
• Identifies opportunities to automate routine reporting by collaborating with the IT Department and utilizing software like Excel, Access, Power BI, and SQL
• Maintains initiative-taking and timely communication with Category Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and project transparency from planning through completion stages.
• Assist with Merchandising duties as needed.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Creates and maintains retailer scorecards using a combination of internal and external data sources, adhering to standardized criteria and delivery timelines ensuring insights are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategic company objectives.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of retailer ads and floor plans to ensure alignment with company business plans and overall category performance.
• conducts pricing analysis to identify growth opportunities and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Generates and distributes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a recurring schedule.
• Assists Key