ANALYST, CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT

Category Analyst

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact in the food service industry? Join Foodbuy as a Category Analyst and become a key player in driving growth and innovation within our dynamic team.

In this role, you will support our category managers by providing crucial analytics and handling supplier programs, ensuring our categories thrive. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and the supplier base within assigned categories, delivering insights and recommendations to drive category development process, and continuous management of categories through analysis, reporting, modeling, and data mining.

Responsibilities :

• Ad hoc analysis, compliance reports, market trends, pricing and rebate databases, marketing / communication opportunities and opportunity analysis.
• Support the development of category plans, joint business plans / reviews and presentation materials for key strategic supplier and customer partnerships.
• Leading the roll-out, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes / conversion initiatives adhering to company processes and timelines.
• Monthly income by supplier (IBS) forecasting preparation, variance analysis and tracking against budget.
• Conducting income analysis, forecast changes, or performing any other duties supporting category income drivers.
• Liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure timely management of termsets, MOGs, catalogs, and other system needs.
• Find opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, pricing / volume allowance, new programs, and contracts.
• Work with suppliers on issue resolution.
• Complete system data accuracy and maintenance - term set management, price releases, price audits, non-transactional, subscriptions, item mapping, and manufacturer catalog.
• Support required internal processes including budgeting, pricing, product recommendations, etc.
• Ensure excellent execution of programs and team's required processes.

Requirements :

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID : 1483489