Category Management Analyst, Sr. jobs in Boston, MA

Category Management Analyst, Sr. provides insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. Being a Category Management Analyst, Sr. implements category plans and effective sales materials working with internal groups, suppliers, and others. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Category Management Analyst, Sr. typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Category Management Analyst, Sr. contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Category Management Analyst, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Analyst, Category Management
  • National Grid
  • Waltham, MA FULL_TIME
  • About us

    At National Grid we are committed to delivering safe and reliable energy to the customers and communities we serve. We are one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We are proud of the contributions our work and our people make to the prosperity and wellbeing of our customers, communities, and investors.

    We are currently looking for highly motivated individuals with critical thinking skills who want to join a dynamic and fast paced organization going through a major transformation. If you are someone who's looking to bring innovation, contribute ideas and play a part in renewing the global procurement organization we want to hear from you!

    What you'll do

    The Analyst is a key role within the Strategic Sourcing Organization on the US Procurement Team. The Analyst will support Sourcing and Vendor Management efforts with data and analytics relative to Category Strategies & Management, Team metrics and Sourcing Events. Forward looking in nature, this role interacts with all levels of the organization to support strategic initiatives, enable team capabilities, and identify and promote data-driven innovations to deliver long term value.

    The Analyst will work alongside the Senior Analyst and the procurement team to establish clear business needs by applying forward thinking skills to set long term strategies. The right candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments. Experience should include exposure to analytics, financial analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

    * Develop and monitor key performance metrics; report results, troubleshoot KPI's with off- track performance.

    * Evaluate and summarize data into quantifiable measurements/KPIs with corresponding trending, reporting and deep dive root cause analysis where appropriate

    * Analyze large data sets and extract information for strategic decision making

    * Extract data from multiple data sources and apply statistical methods to understand, measure and provide insights about spending trends, supply base performance and value opportunities

    Category Management & Strategy Support

    * Monitor risks, issues, and performance of departments with respect to annual priorities.

    * Assist with the coordination and development of executive level presentations.

    * Develop working knowledge of the Procurement Processes to inform and support the team with best practices and ensure continuous improvement opportunities are identified.

    * Perform in-depth internal and external research, analysis and summarization of regional, national, and global market and commodity short and long-term trends.

    * Leverage market research tools in assessing supplier competitive environment and market risks and opportunities (SWOT analysis) and to inform negotiations and Category Strategies.

    * Research and identify potential new suppliers for sourcing initiatives

    What you'll need

    * Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) in supply chain, finance, business, data science or technical discipline or equivalent experience required.

    * Expertise in Database tools, advanced Excel and Power Point required.

    * Highly analytical; Able to draw conclusions and identify opportunities from disparate sources of data. Demonstrated ability to "boil down" intricate data and put into lay terms

    * Ability to identify complex problems and challenges, analyze the root cause and identify, test, and implement innovative solutions

    * Demonstrated effective communications, engagement and change management skills

    * Results orientated with a proven track record of effectively meeting deadlines

    * Ability to lead a cross-functional project team to deliver tangible business benefits

    * Equivalent combination of education and extensive subject matter expertise along with procurement process experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the education requirements listed


    * MS, MBA, or Advanced degree

    * Prior experience with Ariba Systems, SAP, and/or Microsoft Power BI

    * Working knowledge of Lean Sigma or other Performance Excellence tools

    What you'll get

    * Consistent growth potential and development
    * Competitive compensation package including robust benefits with an annual bonus
    * Access to numerous wellness programs, employee resource groups, and community investment programs
    * A multitude of company-endorsed community programs to participate in
    * This role is hybrid office/remote, working within the National Grid service territory

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    Annual Salary

    $71,000-$83,000

    Salary commensurate with experience.

    This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

    National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

     

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Category Analyst
  • SharkNinja
  • Needham, MA OTHER
  • Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easie...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Senior R&D Category Analyst
  • Ginkgo Bioworks
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe's growing challenges in health, energy, food, material...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Category Management
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Work_Category - hybridDescription Overview The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for Pre-Clinical R&D is a member of the Global Strategic Sourcing Organization (GSS). This role is responsible for ma...
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Sr. Counsel
  • MFS Investment Management
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put peo...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Gas Mains and Services Lead Buyer, Category Management--Manager Track
  • National Grid
  • Waltham, MA FULL_TIME
  • About usNational Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the US and the UK. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably, and efficiently to millions of custome...
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Senior Financial Analyst
  • Berkeley Research Group, LLC
  • Boston, MA
  • Description Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strateg...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corporate Financial Reporting Analyst
  • Pango Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Pango Group, an Aura Company, helps customers monitor, manage, and protect against the risks associated with their ident...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Analyst
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description: The Team Based within Corporate Treasury, the Capital Planning Group provides in-depth analytical suppo...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Product Marketing
  • Corvus Insurance
  • Boston, MA
  • We're united by a mission: to make the world a safer place. Corvus Insurance uses novel data and artificial intelligence...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Billing Analyst - Corporate Finance
  • Berkeley Research Group, LLC
  • Boston, MA
  • Description Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC BRG is seeking a full-time, highly experienced Project Reporting An...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Computing Analyst
  • CGI
  • Boston, MA
  • Lab Computing Analyst Category: Testing/Quality Assurance Main location: United States, Massachusetts, Boston Position I...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Clinical Informatics Specialist - Remote
  • Veradigm
  • Boston, MA
  • Welcome to Veradigm! Our Mission is to be the most trusted provider of innovative solutions that empower all stakeholder...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Insurance Industry)
  • National General Insurance
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Position/Title: Remote Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Insurance Industry) ** NOTES: Ideal candidate will...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Category Management Analyst, Sr. jobs
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Category Management Analyst, Sr. in Columbus, MS
This person will design category & space based selling solutions in collaboration with the chain team to advance the business.
February 12, 2020
Category Management Analyst, Sr. in Appleton, WI
The Insights and Category Management Analyst leverages analysis to uncover opportunities and develop actionable recommendations to elevate Kao's relationships with our retail customers to a strategic level.
January 31, 2020
Category Management Analyst, Sr. in Lubbock, TX
They will be an expert in an analysis on retailer category performance and opportunities.
January 28, 2020