PPG is hiring a Category Analyst to partner with our Menards account, based at the Menards Eau Claire, WI Headquarters! As a Category Analyst, you will work with point-of-sale data, inventory and forecasting systems to support our Account Team operations. Responsibilities include pulling, organizing and analyzing data to create business reports. As well as analyze promotional performance, manage inventory, build volume buys and forecast sales.
You will work an onsite schedule Monday-Friday in Eau Claire, WI and report to the Director of Menards Business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with Menards inventory system and Supply Chain to manage inventory and forecasting.
* Create reports on sales data. Included are weekly tracking reports, productivity reports and ad hoc reports. Continually improve and refine these reports over time by proactively talking to account and marketing team members to assess their needs.
* Be a primary contact for data and analysis support for all requested Menards reports. Collect and organize intelligence on rebates, pricing adjustments, product and category tests, new product introductions, and promotions.
* Be a primary data support person for line reviews, generating presentation slides and content to support the continuation and expansion of sales programs.
* Use point-of-sale data combined with syndicated market research data to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and to recommend possible changes.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* 2 to 3 years of experience in business or related field. Retail experience in home center channel desired.
* Business data analytics with an understanding of correlation and causality.
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