Category Analyst - Natural Living

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support to the departmental Category Managers.
• Provide customer service to all store locations regarding questions, issues and concerns within the merchandise departments being supported, ordering and deliveries.
• Responsible for learning, using, and maintaining internal wholesale / retail software systems.
• Works with the team to monitor and track pricing, promotions, purchasing, costs, inventory levels and logistics
• Responsible for all billing's promotions, free fill, and all on-going discounts from start to finish.
• Work with Category Managers to build and maintain schematics.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive evaluation of data as requested and develops clear and concise communication to identify opportunities.
• Monitors performance of eCommerce sites and troubleshoots issues.
• Monitors daily, weekly and monthly performance specific to each store and compiles analysis for total company comparisons using internal software programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions and confidentiality standards.
• Helps to creates pricing, promotion, assortment and shelf schematics for each assigned category, based on detailed analysis of past performance, results, industry best practices, and consumer trends.
• Helps with correlation of data with vendors on pricing, product assortment, promotion, ads, services, promotional calendars, and support; acts as primary contact with vendors in assigned categories.
• Maintains and reviews price files and competitive price checks to ensure we are priced competitively within each market we operate.
• Works in conjunction with operations and other departments across the company to facilitate implementation of programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• B.S./B.A. degree in a business or accounting and/or equivalent work experience
• Preferred grocery retail experience
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial acumen specific to profit & loss statements and analysis.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written communication and documentation skills.
• Advanced verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have expert knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask is essential.
• This candidate must be well-organized, a team player and can multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

At Fresh Thyme, our team members Thrive. We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, and recognition programs that allows our most successful team members to be rewarded for their passion, dedication, and the results they consistently drive. Therefore, we are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.

The pay range for this position is listed below. The actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location.

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum base pay for the position, which is determined by factors such as market data, the qualifications required, the level of responsibilities associated with the role and other roles at this same level. Specific pay rates will be within this range and based on your experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team of this role.

Compensation for this position also includes incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Our team members Thrive because we are committed to the whole person. Not only do we offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, but we also offer a variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well. ALL Fresh Thyme team members enjoy paid parental leave, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and our 401(k) plan with an employer match. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development. Come Thrive with us!