Category Development Analyst

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers . Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries . We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Position Summary

Edgewell is seeking a Category Analyst to serve on our Category Advisory Team. This role will support category projects and initiatives with in-depth analysis utilizing various data sources and tools including, but not limited to, the development and execution of category growth stories, category reviews, assortment recommendations, Modular assessments, scorecards, delivering timely Scintilla reporting, track in-stock and inventory metrics, and ad hoc analytics. This role will report to the Senior Category Advisor, Walmart Suncare.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations for category management projects and initiatives through data pulled from Syndicated Data Platforms and Walmart’s Scintilla Suite
• Build, update, and refresh dashboards/scorecards for regular and accurate business performance reporting
• Support the Development of category strategy and execution through building and turning in Walmart Modulars
• Assists the Walmart Buying Team from an Inventory and Forecasting Perspective

Foundational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and to plan, organize, and set/achieve priorities
• Strong presentation skills with skill in storytelling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization
• Strong documentation, analytical and reporting capabilities
• Strong project management skills. The ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience working in a complex, dynamic organization and driving collaboration with various key stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams
• Ability to collaborate with external vendor client service teams
• Motivated independent, self-starter that is comfortable in start-up type atmosphere and is willing and ready to “roll their sleeves up”

Experience Requirements

• Experience utilizing JDA to execute and turning in JDA Modulars to Walmart
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Walmart Scintilla Report Builder, Shopper Behavior and Customer Perception
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Circana/Nielsen iQ and database management
• Clear understanding of how to pull data Syndicated Resource Platforms
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to develop category stories leveraging consumer and shopper knowledge (i.e., Kantar KRiQ, Mintel, etc)
• Base understanding of qualitative and quantitative shopper and consumer surveys and how to apply to business initiatives. business case scenarios
• Experience forecasting and understanding the relationship between Days-of-Supply and Run Rates

Skills and personality traits

• Shopper/Consumer Passionate
• Always Curious and Inquisitive
• Collaborative, team-oriented
• Agile – thrives in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Organized and able to manage and prioritize projects
• Self-starter

The salary range for this position is $80,000-120,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000