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Lactalis American Group Inc. Category Analyst in Bentonville, Arkansas
Category Analyst
Bentonville, AR (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=807+S.W.+I+Street+Bentonville+AR+USA+72712)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our team inBentonville, AR.
Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands includingGalbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic®in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.
At Lactalis, our core values ofAMBITION,ENGAGEMENT, andSIMPLICITYare at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us yourSTORY, yourPASSION, and yourEXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
From your PASSION to ours
To create and maintain all modulars for the Specialty Cheese and Deli categories at Walmart as part of the Category Advisor Team. Candidate will provide ongoing support to both Category Advisor Team and Walmart Buyer in the form of maintaining modular integrity, insuring efficient modular execution, and analyzing data from Retail Link, Luminate, and IRI-Circana.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
Directly responsible for modular update preparation, development, and implementation of the Specialty Cheese/Deli Categories.
Attend modular update meetings and work sessions with the Walmart buyer for the purpose of modular creation and implementation in Specialty Cheese and Total Deli.
Utilize space management software to conduct analyses to insure appropriate inventory levels across category.
Conduct analyses on new item introduction and store execution.
Manage Walmart Trait system and maintain accurate and up to date records of store assignments
Create and distribute Item to DC Matrix for supplier partners and replenishment team.
Run weekly Retail Link/Luminate report on Total Deli performance for Category Advisory Team
Learn and utilize IRI to provide buyer with ROM information and additional insight as well as weekly/monthly reports as needed.
Maintaining the digital product database utilizing the ProSpace system.
Prepare presentations in Powerpoint and utilize data sources as needed.
Participate in market visits and cheese education as needed.
Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education & Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Math, IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or related field.
1-3 years experience required in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) in an analytical role in sales/buying, inventory management, merchandising or supply chain.
Experience with Modular Planning preferred, specifically with Walmart a plus.
Experience managing multiple data sources either through work experience or capstone projects
Specialized Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule with limited hybrid opportunities during relays
Walmart specific experience is a definite and preferred plus. Should have familiarity with JDA/ProSpace/Retail Link/Luminate or similar program.
Modular Development and Clustering Experience-In depth knowledge of Walmart modular process and replenishment system preferred
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver clear and concise presentations
Flexible and adaptable with a high tolerance for change
Solid and proven analytical skills
Can prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
A solid team player in a team environment- articulate, poised, diplomatic and professional
Expertise in Walmart Retail Link, Luminate, and JDA/ProSpace
Proficiency in IRI or Nielsen
Proficiency using accepted business tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience with business intelligence tools (BI platforms) such as PowerBI and/or Tableau
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
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