Fresh Category Analyst II

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising
Job Requisition:
Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
Store Code: Merchandising Meat & Seafood )
Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.
Home Office based positions:
Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.
Position Summary:
Responsible for supporting Category Manager and the achievement of the departmental or category strategies and initiatives through relationship management of vendors, data collection, and analysis that enables the CM to leverage information to drive profitable sales.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Category Merchandising & Pricing teams that will support achievement of departmental strategies and initiatives
• Responsible for all aspects of analysis, for categories being evaluated, that will support achievement of Brand strategies.
• Assists with shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product and program development.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validation of vendor submitted deals

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs

Skills and Abilities:
Competency
Description
Analytics & Insights
Developing actionable insights based on an analysis of information and research, which can serve as the basis for decision making, strategy creation and initiatives/solutions.
Assortment
Ability to optimize assortment both in-store and on-line, to meet identified customer wants, commercial needs and marketplace competitive positioning
Collaborative Partnerships
Ability to create internal and external cross-functional relationships that enable the development of beneficial solutions.
eCommerce Acumen
Ability to understand and apply knowledge of eCommerce drivers and insights, partnering with PDL, to develop digital focused solutions which produce sustainable results.
Financial & Business Acumen
Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Hannaford and supplier business financial drivers, practices, and concepts to develop ideas/solutions which produce desired sustainable results.
Forecasting & Replenishment
Ability to understand & utilize Hannaford's procurement systems, tools & processes to ensure effective logistics for consistent product flow & availability
In-Store & Digital Shelf Management & Merchandising
Ability to understand, create, and implement consistent in-store and digital merchandising and shelf management initiatives, utilizing related tools to support Hannaford's strategies and direction.
Internal & External Communication & Documentation
Ability to communicate with internal partners and external suppliers across functions; Communication may be oral or written including formal presentations and required documentation
Negotiation
Ability to gain alignment between internal and external parties, while achieving positive business results
Pricing & Promotion
Ability to understand, develop, and implement pricing and promotion initiatives that support the Hannaford pricing strategy.
Product, Category, & Industry Knowledge
Ability to apply understanding of food safety, product specifications, category, supplier & industry dynamics, and marketplace trends to deliver our desired business results
Product Development & Assortment
Ability to develop and/or implement product development and assortment initiatives across all retail formats (On-Line & In-Store) to drive desired business results.
Strategic Business Planning
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Category Leadership Solutions, including facilitating tactics and plans that deliver Hannaford's strategy.
The Salary Range for this Position is $63,440 - $95,160
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work period is, or otherwise to balance the workload.
Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.