At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to :
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Vendor Replenishment Buyer - Kroger (Remote - Cincinnati, OH)
The Sr. Customer Insights Analyst is responsible for Identifying and articulating fact based business opportunities internally and externally, analyzing marketing metrics to identify cause-effect relationships between promotional actions and financial outcomes to increase profitability, and traveling to corporate headquarters, other retail accounts and meetings as needed.
Essential Functions
Support sales team with key marketing insights, sales trends and category data from 84.51Identify and articulate fact based business opportunities internally and externallyDeliver well thought out and constructed business and shopper solutions in various beverage categoriesLead discovery and dissemination of new shopper insightsBuild category management capabilities and expertise around merchandising, assortment, pricing and shelvingGenerate and analyze weekly, monthly and annual Kroger POS reporting to the Kroger team and the broader companyWorks with Nielsen Analyst for syndicated data pulls and utilizes other research tools as needed to help complete the selling story and business objectives for the Niagara sales team with a focus on Niagara brand and private brand opportunitiesCreate POS and syndicated ad hoc reporting as neededProvide post-promotional analysis for Niagara and competitive promotional programs conducted at Kroger and in key competitive retailersAnalyze marketing metrics to identify cause-effect relationships between promotional actions and financial outcomes to increase profitabilityManage market segmentation, targeting, and positioning exercises as neededAttend meetings with the Director of Sales for Kroger regularly to better understand account objectives, beverage opportunities while developing a strong partnership with the Kroger category management teamTravel to corporate headquarters, other retail accounts and meetings as neededCreates presentation friendly materials ranging from dunnhumby generate reports to Excel worksheets and PowerPointMakes strategic brand, pricing, assortment and merchandising recommendations to Senior Marketing Manager, Regional Sales Managers, Sales Directors and EVP of Sales & MarketingAbility to share customer insights with sales team and teach them how to share with their retailerNegotiate contracts with vendors including : NCH, 84.51, Pinpoint dataIdentify key strategic partners that will assist in Niagara's growth
Collaborate with sales team and brokers to build semiannual Business Reviews with KrogerBe the Customer Insights expert sharing knowledge with team and facilitating learning sessions to broaden the customer insights knowledge across the businessLead KAB partnership programCoordinate program
Organize retailer list for affiliatesServe as the primary contact to the customer for all shopper marketing related activities such as : research, insights, and development and execution of shopper marketing plans.Develop customer-specific insights-based shopper solutionsWork cross functional with partners in Sales, Marketing, Finance and Legal to implement customer specific plansHas a deep understanding of how shoppers behave in different channels, formats, and customersActive shopper insights to grow Niagara salesDevelop strong relationships with customer(s) in order to understand the retailer's core strategies and then build marketing plans that work to deliver both on customer and brand objectivesDeliver Shopper programs that drive category growth by understand brand positions, category drivers and shopper insightsEnsure that all shopper activity is in line with current brand positioning and, whenever possible, is also activating against brand big idealsWork with Brand Manager to build the annual calendar of shopper activations across all steps of the shopper path to purchaseWork with the Customer Insights (84.51) to target and persuade the right Niagara shoppersBuild marketing plans based on consumer / shopper insights and category insightsManage the shopper marketing budget and shopper agency deliverables at the customer levelBring external thought to the team about best practices in shopper marketingAttend industry conferences
Support development of plans to win in digital with the retailers through ecommerce, media and personalizationManage and optimize digital and in-store offers and campaigns and execute digital test and learnsQualifications
Minimum Qualifications :4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years - Experience in Position0 Years - Experience managing people / projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications :6 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience working in Position2 Years - Experience managing people / projectsexperience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :
Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsMinimum of 5 years in category management and analyticsExceptional knowledge of analytics, sales and business processesStrong business writing, project management and reporting skillsAbility to develop strong relationships and work with senior level managementExceptional written and verbal communication skillsSolid business acumen, management, analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong computer skills, including business intelligence and reporting softwareEffective time management, organizational and leadership skillsWorking knowledge of syndicated research tools including Nielsen and IRIAbilityto handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environmentExceptionalattention to detailStrongorganization and time management skillsMustbe able to conceptualize and execute in compliance with project directionHighlycollaborative team player, able to work proactively with multiple stakeholdersStrongwritten and verbal communication skillsPassionfor beverage industry and knowledgeable on industry trendsPassion for fast paced, high growth environmentAdvanced 84.51, Excel and PowerPoint skillsEducation
Minimum Required :Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing or related fieldPreferred (Optimal Candidate) :MBAEducation
Minimum Required :Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Preferred :MBA in Business, Marketing, or related field
Certification / License :
Required : N / APreferred : N / AForeign Language
Required : None RequiredPreferred : None RequiredTypical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type : Salary
$87,360.12 - $126,672.19 / Yearly
Benefits
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Niagara Plant Name
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