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Data Analyst, Category Management & Demand Planning
The Role:
The Data Analyst, Category Management & Demand Planning will be responsible for analyzing data related to Category Management and Demand Planning, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to optimize product assortments and drive sales for MRO MaryRuth, LLC. This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and inventory management. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective Category Management strategies and demand forecasting accuracy. This job is a full-time (40 hr/wk) paid, salary-exempt, fully-remote position with a compensation range of $75,000- $85,000/year.. Working one of the USA timezones is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with accurate sales forecasting, taking into consideration historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with the broader sales team to understand promotions, product launches, and discontinuations that may impact demand forecasting.
- Update forecast and account specific reports using advanced excel models.
- Continued improvement of existing reports and models to increase business efficiencies.
- Conduct thorough category analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on category data.
- Monitor and analyze competitor’s strategies and products.
- Assist with the development of compelling category decks, ensuring data-driven insights are communicated clearly and effectively.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Some travel (<5%) may be required on an as needed basis, with advance notice provided to the employee.
Qualifications:
- Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with syndicated data, specifically SPINS, Nielsen, or IRI
- Experience in Category Management, sales, or Demand Planning in the CPG industry
- Ability to dissect complex data and derive meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, with ADVANCED Excel skills required.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects and balance competing priorities.
- Flexible to shift between changing priorities without missing details
- Able to work independently without the need for day to day supervision
- Able to manage work flow and load in a fast paced environment
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- This role involves sitting most of the time, but may also involve moving for brief periods of time.
Benefits Summary:
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary holiday bonus.
- Sick time.
- Paid company holidays.
- Flexible vacation.
- Medical, vision, and dental (USA).
- Flexible Spending Account - FSA (USA).
- Company matched (4%) 401k (USA).
- Employee and immediate-family discounts on all products (upon 60 & 90 days of employment).
The Culture at MaryRuth
We are a fast-growing startup with a small, unified team that has a lot of fun and a big drive to change the world through our products. We are primarily an E-commerce, health-conscious company with a focus on creating vegan and organic vitamins and supplements for everyone.
We believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, MaryRuth celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment.
MaryRuth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, hair texture and hairstyles, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
About MaryRuth's:
We are a fast-growing startup with a small, unified team that has a lot of fun and a big drive to change the world through our products. We are primarily an E-commerce, health-conscious company with a focus on creating vegan and organic vitamins and supplements for everyone.
