• Staying on top of market research, trends, category insights, and competitor performance
• Pulling and organizing data from resources such as IRI, Nielson or other POS
• Using data to derive insights and tell stories
• Going beyond collecting data to discovering the insight, and taking action
• Managing and manipulating data to uncover root causes and corrective action
• Partners closely with Sales, Brand, and the Shopper Insights teams
• Identify strategic opportunities, set goals, and create relevant, implementable customer solutions with the latest category and consumer insights
• Challenges and inspires team members to achieve near-term business results and those that push past the "status quo"
• Understands the CPG industry and how to analyze related business trends

Skills: Market Intelligence, Data Analytics, Data Storytelling, Insight Application, Data Management, Cross-Functional Liaison, Strategic Development, Leadership Excellence

• Manage syndicated database including product attributes and regular database updates
• Create and maintain standardized reports for sales & marketing teams
• Be the “owner” of all things data, understanding limitations of different data sets
• Use multiple data sets with different limitations, but still being able to craft a “big picture” story.
• Lead improvements in category management & fact-based selling internally
• Keep up to date with new or changing industry best practices and incorporate changes into daily work.
• Proactively track the performance of items at key retailers and communicate performance to sales.
• Identify possible reasons for strong or poor performance.
• Build category reviews for customer presentations and partner
• Develop product, pricing or promotional recommendations.

Skills: Database Management, Reporting Standards, Data Ownership, Data Synthesis, Category Leadership, Industry Best Practices, Performance Tracking, Strategic Recommendations

• Join sales on customer calls that focus on category data.
• Synthesize syndicated data with internal sales data & eCommerce data
• Report regularly on brand performance, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Report on category trends, in an in-depth and actionable manner.
• Support new product development with opportunity & pricing analysis.
• Provide market led category analysis in order to facilitate macro & micro space changes
• Ensure lockdown of categories in line with range event calendar
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers that they come into contact with
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work

Skills: Sales Collaboration, Data Synthesis, Performance Reporting, Trend Analysis, Product Development Support, Category Analysis, Event Coordination, Customer Service Excellence

• Assist in developing and presenting monthly commercial analysis for clients and customers
• Own the annual product lifecycle calendar ensuring that new products are effectively launched and deleted ranges are managed without risk
• Responsible for producing various reports for the business unit including weekly and monthly sales reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective execution of all in market activities
• Support in the analysis and delivery of the annual operating budget from creation through to day-to-day delivery
• Work closely with the National Account Manager
• Ensure all internal systems are constantly updated and accurate at all times
• Formatting data for presentations such as internal executive-level reports, sales pitches, and innovation meetings
• Executing quick turnaround requests from the sales team around information such as SKU performance by market/region/customer
• Reporting sales data and communicating it to the broader team on a regular basis

Skills: Commercial Analysis, Lifecycle Management, Sales Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Budget Analysis, Account Support, Data Integrity, Data Presentation

• Leads internal and customer conversations with a command of industry, retailer, channel, consumer and shopper insights that create differentiated value and influence decision making
• Leads in consultative selling of NCP Shopper Inspired in-aisle, out-of-aisle and eCommerce principles across customers
• Writes Aisle, Shelving and Category recommendations independently and creates best practices
• Mastery of NCP “gold standard” planogram principles for specific NCP categories and brands
• Lead and coach others on knowledge of space management software 
• Capabilities to uncover business opportunities and influence assortment and space decisions
• Provides advanced analytics utilizing multiple syndicated data sources and tools, including IRI and/or Nielsen, and CRM databases to uncover new department and category insights
• Develops custom reporting and future-forward solutions using new and existing technologies/tools
• Proactively identifies ways to leverage relationships with external data suppliers
• Understand, apply and develop business cases with the latest marketplace studies and consumer insights

Skills: Insightful Leadership, Consultative Selling, Category Strategy, Planogram Mastery, Software Coaching, Opportunity Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Strategic Reporting

• Experience in category and inventory management in an eCommerce or digitally-oriented organization
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills
• Easily translate data from an array of sources into insights and recommendations
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams
• Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
• Strong analytical skills, specifically in SQL and Tableau
• Specific product line knowledge including (market, commercial distribution, suppliers).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications especially Excel with the ability to leverage databases.
• Superior verbal communication skills, proficient in written communication.
• Strong in analytical skills, superior business judgment and decision making competencies.

Qualifications: BS in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

• Experience related procurement, including experience with procurement, contract negotiation, customer relationship management and supplier relationship management. 
• Experience with eProcurement technologies.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and competitive price analysis. 
• Experience in higher education environment
• Ability to perform multiple assignments within a fast-paced customer service driven environment. 
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills. 
• Intermediate knowledge of standard office software, including financial and/or spreadsheet and database software. 
• Proven ability to understand procurement operations, including payables processes. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of management. 
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 

Qualifications: BS in Marketing with 5 years of Experience

• Strong familiarity with using space planning software (JDA, Apollo or Spaceman)
• Moderate to Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel to organize
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, InfoScout, PDI, etc.)
• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Advanced Functions)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver insights from data
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written plus strong presentation skills
• Inquisitive disposition, can-do attitude
• Ability to independently set priorities and multi-task
• Experience in analytics, category management, planning and/or consulting with top-tier CPG, syndicated data partner or retailer

Qualifications: BS in Economics with 3 years of Experience

• Strong IRi scan/panel / Quantium Scan & Checkout experience required
• Strong Analytical skills & Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in eCommerce, buying, account management, product management, category management, consulting, analytics, finance or marketing
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills (Excel, SQL)
• Ability to use both formal and informal influencing skills across Chewy’s cross-matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation
• Track record of taking ownership and driving results (projects, internships, or work experience)
• Demonstrated ability to work & lead in a team environment

Qualifications: BS in Statistics with 7 years of Experience

• Experience in Category or Data Analysis for a medium to large consumer-packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or retail company
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with one of the following: Nielsen Connect, Dunnhumby, 84.51, IRI Unify, Homescan, Panel and / or other similar applications
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must understand consumer data metrics and how custom aggregations affect these metrics 
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with associates across a variety management levels.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Purchasing Managers (CPPM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). 
• Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU systems 

Qualifications: BS in Finance with 6 years of Experience