Analyst III Category

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 557792

Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste
115

Store Code: Center Store Grocery - Brands (5148832)

Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most-our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.

At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work.

When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments:
Grow, Care, and Belong.

We support your growth through tuition reimbursement, scholarships and grants, leadership development, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning, and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.

We care for our associates with comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.

You’ll belong in an inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups, recognition programs, community outreach initiatives, and volunteer opportunities that connect you to the communities we serve.

Join our team and be part of a 90+ year legacy-because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.

Do you enjoy bringing order to busy workdays and helping your teammates stay on track? As a Corporate associate, you keep work organized and moving. You’ll partner closely with others, solve everyday challenges and provide the support teams need to stay organized and get results.

The Category Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights and recommendations. This role involves executing plans that align with and support the broader strategy and objectives of the department. The Category Analyst works closely with key stakeholders to ensure that data-driven decisions are implemented effectively, and they play a pivotal role in driving business outcomes.

• We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us

• We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet

• We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose

• Contribute to Giant's high-performance team and partnerships both internally and externally
• Working cross functionally with internal departments
• Maintain relationships with Giant's Vendor Community to develop sales plans

• Curate distinctive, customer centric assortment
• Capture and communicate insights to the appropriate stakeholders
• Provide data driven recommendations to identify key points and opportunities that lead to meaningful and relevant conclusions
• Take on stretch assignments outside of day-to-day and desk specific responsibility
• Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Provide advanced-level recognition & adapt to and changing situations, providing creative solutions to achieve desired results

• Create meaningful and engaging omnichannel promotions to author Giant's featured assortment
• Forecast promotional activities and plans in alignment with departmental budget
• Use insights to develop strategies which anticipate changes in the marketplace
• Identify pricing & promotion tactics to gain significant & substantial competitive advantage at a mastery level
• Identify areas for gaining significant & substantial competitive advantage through product development initiatives at a mastery level
• Provide training, onboarding support, and contributive feedback as a leader amongst peers

• 3-5 years of analytical experience in a retail and/or consumer packaged goods role
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• Proficient in MSL Office Suite (Excel, Power Bi, PPT, Word)
• Balances workload and priorities
• Proven success with analytical interpretation of…