Category Analyst

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983 we have invested in people state-of-the-art technology and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers growers and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California Mexico and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America China Europe and the Netherlands which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history we have remained rooted in honesty respect and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Category Analyst serves as a category expert supporting sales growth strategies by providing thoughtful analytics and shopper insights. This position will act as an interface between sales marketing and business development in telling data-driven stories to drive category growth. This individual is responsible for delivering concise recommendations to optimize distribution shelving price and promotional mix for our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an active member of the Category Management Team to ensure Mission Produce :
• Utilizes the newest / best-in-class category management insights.
• Helps drive customers overall category strategy.
• Stay current on industry developments and trends.
• Maintains position as the avocado and mango thought leader and category expert.
• Utilize internal and external shipment data Circana and Numerator data and other industry sources to identify opportunities.
• Analyzes and assesses category / brand performance to develop sales and marketing plans.
• Provides insights and recommendations to support distribution merchandising price and promotions by analyzing point-of-sale and panel data.
• Conducts market-specific assessments of competitors vendors and customers to support decisions and influence management.
• Keeps a pulse on macroeconomic and consumer trends.
• Create reports to include monthly region market and customer trend reporting in order to drive key business strategy and provide additional value to customers.
• Owns the sales presentation deck and supports various departments with their presentation needs.
• Proactively assist team members managers and employees on other projects as needed.

COMPETENCIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Pay range : $70k - $80k

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,Aerospace Engineering,Corporate Relationship,Business Administration,Financial Reporting,Avionics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 70 - 80