We are hiring a focused CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - COP to join our awesome team at Compass Group in Charlotte, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - COP is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in presentation, people management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST - COP at Compass Group today!
? Who is Foodbuy? We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider.
Why Foodbuy? We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.
Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST , which stands for F lexibility, I nclusion, R esults, S ustainability and T ransparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.
Job Summary The primary duty of this position is directly supporting category managers with analytics and supplier programs to drive growth for categories, which support category and retail growth targets across the organization. Duties include working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and the supplier base within assigned categories, delivering insights and recommendations to drive category development process, and continuous management of categories through analysis, reporting, modelling and data mining.
Responsibilities: Support on day-to-day operations with: Ad hoc analysis, compliance reports, market trends, pricing and rebate databases, marketing/ communication opportunities and opportunity analysis Development of category plans, joint business plans/reviews and presentation materials for key strategic supplier and customer partnerships Managing the roll-out, implementation and communication of new programs or program changes/conversion initiatives adhering to company processes and timelines Monthly income by supplier (IBS) forecasting preparation, variance analysis and tracking against budget Conducting income analysis, forecast changes, or performing any other duties supporting category income drivers Responsible for system data integrity, category data needs, liaison with cross-functional groups to ensure manage term sets so that pricing and volume allowances released to distributors is accurate and timely, ensure supplier base is on-time with pricing communications and all other system requests Proactively identify opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, pricing/volume allowance, new programs, and contracts Respond to call center queries and work with suppliers on issue resolution in a timely manner Complete system data accuracy and maintenance - term set management, price releases, price audits, non-transactional, subscriptions, and catalogs Perform other duties as assigned Build relationships with key suppliers, educate them on how to effectively interpret data and identify customer engagement opportunities Proactively identify opportunities and make recommendations as they relate to contract coverage, conversion opportunities, pricing/volume allowance, new programs, and contracts Develop and streamline team processes to maximize productivity and effectiveness Produce quality ad-hoc analyses, sometimes under tight deadlines, consulting with team members to build compelling, well-formatted analysis to bring to stakeholders Collaborate effectively with various teams across the organization, including helping stakeholders identify the right questions to ask based on both our data capabilities and knowledge of how to best meet customer needs Drive automation and development of reports and dashboards, develop and maintain key metrics and scorecards to leverage data across the business Analyze reporting and compliance tools by developing business reviews, creating analytical assessments, establishing performance measurements, and developing variance analysis for customers Adhere to and uphold the established SLAs, improving as needed, and balancing providing excellent service while challenging requests as appropriate Identify trends and variances in the data that go beyond the needs of individual requests and projects Qualifications: 2+ years' related experience required in a supply chain function, finance, business administration, or statistics, performing analytics and project management Bachelor's degree preferred Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Highly developed technical, analytical and problem-solving skills Proven problem-solving skills using deductive reasoning and identifying gaps in logic An ability to manage several complex priorities with strict deadlines and an attention to detail Must be adaptable to change and thrive in a dynamic environment Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Acute sense of urgency, excellent customer service skills and demeanor Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures Collaborative and works well as a member of a team Demonstrated ability to innovate processes and procedures Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, deadline management, and requiring minimal direction on activities Strong business acumen, with a proven ability to interpret analysis against business needs, as well as to spot anomalies in results Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong formatting of data in an easily-interpretable manner Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Attention to details is a must and understanding of data integrity is key Experience and understanding of how to handle extremely large volumes of dynamic data sets, from multiple sources Apply to Foodbuy today! Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance) Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Req ID: 1186415
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