Category Analyst

• Develop and implement category-specific strategies to drive revenue growth
• Own assigned product category performance and manage overall portfolio health
• Develop new category opportunities and increase Bunzl Retail Services’ market footprint
• Engage suppliers to develop and implement profitable-growth initiatives
• Monitor category health, product life cycles, market trends, competitive products, and manufacturer production schedules
• Develop assortment strategies and leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs
• Develop Top Value Collection product opportunities
• Develop product costing policies and negotiate best-cost vendor programs
• Rationalize and consolidate product lines to improve inventory turns and volume cost opportunities
• Manage supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management initiatives
• Manage multiple category projects, meet timelines, and provide proactive status communication
• Establish category ownership with internal and external stakeholders
• Support sales staff with special product requirements and costing
• Improve go-to-market strategy and speed of new product implementation

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years’ experience in Category Management or relevant business experience required
• Distribution experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Packaging/Corrugated, Janitorial, Office Supplies, EAS Tagging Supplies, and Snacks is a plus
• Proven track record of taking ideas from the ground up to launch
• Solid knowledge of marketing and sales principles
• Highly developed negotiation and best-in-class practices experience
• Ability to assess and manage contractual, operational, financial, and business risk
• Working knowledge of raw materials used in food service, janitorial, and processor packaging preferred
• Existing working relationship with packaging material manufacturers preferred
• Ability to work effectively across a matrix global organization
• Ability to create partnership atmospheres with internal and external resources
• Exceptional EQ and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive recommendations through the organization
• Strong planning, organizational, time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and change direction quickly and often
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Demonstrates expertise in Category Management with a focus on revenue growth, supplier relationship management, and market analysis. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance product performance and optimize inventory management.

• Category Management Experience
• Negotiation Skills
• Market Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Management

• Category-Specific Strategies
• Product Costing Policies
• Market Intelligence
• Assortment Strategies
• Inventory Management
• Risk Assessment
• Sales Principles
• Product Development
• Contract Management
• Analytical Skills

• Relationship-Building
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Time-Management Skills

• Distribution Experience
• Packaging
• Janitorial Supplies
• Office Supplies
• EAS Tagging Supplies
• Snacks
• Supplier Performance Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Market Trends
• Product Line Rationalization

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• Power Point
• Outlook