Category Management Analyst
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Development
About the Role
Job Title: Category Management Analyst
Department: Category Management
Reports to: Category Manager
Location: Houston, TX
THIS ROLE IS NOT A FULLY REMOTE
Hybrid: work in office Mo/Tu/Th, remote option W/F (driven by the business calendar)
Position SummaryThe Category Analyst at IMA Food service provides project management, category analytics, coordination, and support to the Category Manager and the Director of Category Management in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesBusiness Planning Process:
- Project management of the Business Planning Process for assigned category to include maintenance of master documents, tracking of all important dates and reporting delays or issues to appropriate stakeholders.
- Compile data from multiple sources through the Business Planning process.
- Analyze business data, interpret spreadsheets and provide summaries specifically utilizing Excel, Power Point and Email.
- Own SOP process and procedure to include development, housing and other relevant details for the category management department.
- Coordinate recurring Core Team calls agendas and communications.
Manage the supplier database, conduct regular audits for data integrity.
Update SharePoint records and documentation.
Participate in category specific product evaluations.
Develop category/product knowledge and expertise to effectively support the category unit.
Provide score carding and category analytics using all available tools.
Respond to all communications in a timely and professional manner.
Effectively manage collection of funds owed to IMA by suppliers or other outside parties.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent distribution/food service supply chain experience required
- Must possess a minimum of 2 years of analytical experience, preferably in a food service distribution environment
- Advance skills in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management and critical thinking
- Able to perform all duties of the Category Management Specialist role
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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