Category Assortment Analyst

Category Management Analyst

Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices, every employee of C&S and our family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Category Management Analyst, you are responsible for assisting with category, business, and financial planning activities within the C&S Category Management function. This position maintains critical planning resources and documentation to support the growth of the C&S Independent Grocery Channel.

You will contribute by :

• Generating, analyzing, and communicating key market, category, consumer, and shopper data to inform cross-functional decision-makers. Utilize primary and secondary intelligence platforms.
• Managing relationships with external agency partners to maintain a real-time understanding of market, category, consumer, and shopper drivers affecting C&S sales and performance.
• Researching and developing competitive market, product, and trade intelligence reports to keep the enterprise informed of market conditions.
• Reconciling and communicating all Category Management invoices, including billing processing, payments, expense tracking, backup documentation requests, dispute resolution, and vendor engagement.
• Collaborating with Category Managers to reconcile budgeted versus actual services, revenue, and expenses. Partnering closely with Finance & Accounting to identify issues and provide solutions.
• Maintaining the master independent store list, including all classifications, categorizations, and location-specific details.
• Administering the CMCA intelligence portal, including content management, user insights, feedback collection, and future evolution recommendations.
• Managing the New Business Development funnel, working cross-functionally with the Sales team and overseeing CRM administration.
• Supporting project management activities across applicable work streams.

We're searching for candidates with :

Experience in Category Management, Consumer Packaged Goods, or Marketing.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong data management and analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong project management and stakeholder service capabilities.

Highly organized with effective time management skills.

Strong collaboration, team-oriented, and self-motivated skills.

2-5 years of experience in Sales or Marketing Analysis; project management experience is preferred.

Experience with Symphony AI space planning tools and syndicated data insights.

Environment :

Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer :

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

Company matched 401k

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print : This job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration / Management, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Research Analytics

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company : C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company : C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.