category analyst

Kraft Heinz

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
</div><div>Job Functions: Sales</div>
<div>Date Published: October 8, 2025</div>
<div>Ref#: R-97192</div>
<div>Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid</div></ul><div></div><div> 
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
Analyst, Business Unit (BU) Sales &amp; Strategy
The primary responsibility of the Analyst, BU Sales &amp; Strategy is to enable Kraft Heinz and their customers to grow category sales, to provide objective category expertise, and deliver the best possible product assortment, pricing, merchandising and shelving recommendations. The Analyst, BU Sales &amp; Strategy supports customer sell-in by developing and delivering insights-based category selling stories and maintains an on-going support to the internal teams &amp; the customer regarding results and recommended strategies.
Key Components of the role
<ul><li>Analyze business performance (sales, distribution, merchandising, innovation speed to shelf, velocity, broker performance and others) to support weekly and monthly Business Unit (BU) Sales routines and communicate in routines.
</li><li>Support development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan for respective categories in conjunction with the Business Unit Sales team.
</li><li>Support new product innovation launches by working closely with manager and field sales teams on sell-in, forecasting, and performance tracking processes.
</li><li>Support development of category and brand strategies for pricing, distribution, shelving, and merchandising. Provide recommendations for successful implementation and execution based on data analysis.
</li><li>Leverage insights resources and utilizes retail analytics from multiple data sources to support category leadership and 'sell stories'.
</li><li>Provide analyses of various data sources to assist in effective selling story development.
</li><li>Analyze data and maintains periodic reports &amp; presentations for evaluation by the category team.
</li><li>Support communication and execution of key brand initiatives to the field sales teams through multiple channels (internal sales news portal, routine field sales connect meetings, etc.).
</li><li>Run forecasting and tracking of seasonal products.
</li><li>Run communication of managing waste risks by category.
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree
</li><li>Experience in business, sales, data analytics, retail or other related field
</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, self-starter and ability to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
</li><li>Accurate and timely reporting with drive to improve and streamline processes
</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills
</li><li>Proficiency in Excel &amp; Power Point Required
</li></ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$77,800.00 &ndash; $97,300.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family&rsquo;s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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Analyst, Business Unit (BU) Sales & Strategy

Bloombox LLC

JOB TITLE: Category ExecutiveDEPARTMENT: MarketingREPORT TO: Marketing ManagerWe are seeking a Category Executive to work in our Marketing team. The role involves data collection and sales analysis, category development proposal, follow up, and working with suppliers to drive growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support category planning and product assortment.</li><li>Analyze sales, customer, and market data.</li><li>Assist in pricing, promotions, and stock planning.</li><li>Coordinate with internal team.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Experience in category management or data analysis (retail/FMCG preferred).</li><li>Strong Excel and analytical skills.</li><li>Commercial awareness and attention to detail.</li><li>Good communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Floral product knowledge is a plus.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED3,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Category Executive: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Category Executive

<div>GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. 
About the role
Support the Category Manager by selecting and delivering balanced, coordinated product ranges as per the strategic buying plans for the category. A product specialist leading consumer right assortments, managing budgets, analyzing product performance in detail and successfully managing execution across all relevant market places. Working alongside category manager influencing product and category strategies, thereby objectively and efficiently maximizing sales and sell-through.
Accountabilities:
Assortment Building / Range Planning<ul>
<li>
Drive assortments and range plans, adopting category strategies each season Maintain clear customer and Middle East market understanding and trends.</li>
<li>Align assortment towards overall Category Manager&rsquo;s product strategy and financial objectives / KPI&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Maximize adoption rate from the brands whilst satisfying product presentation guidelines and store capacities (width and depth). Identify and initiate strategic opportunities within portfolio.</li>
</ul>
OTB Management and Order Placement<ul>
<li>
Validating OTB each season for category portfolio working closely with planning team.</li>
<li>Utilizing Category and Store-wise OTB in optimal mix to support sales strategy. Responsible for all order uploads within category portfolio each season within timelines</li>
</ul>
Reporting / Financial Analysis<ul>
<li>
Review Sales for each season, sale trends, and track performance of category.</li>
<li>Analyse key performing product areas based on sell through.</li>
<li>Report on product performance across regions and feedback to Category Sales Managers (CSM) after completion of each season. Using size curve analysis highlight and implement opportunities to refine.</li>
</ul>
Distribution<ul>
<li>
Applying business and category strategy to create distribution plan to support sell-through and sales targets.</li>
<li>Understanding distribution and allocation methodology for different product types.</li>
<li>Local Vendor management and order tracking (eg SPID) Support Merchandise planner and operations team with focused product feedback.</li>
</ul>
Marketing and Product Presentation
<ul><li>Drive module plan discussions with VMs to ensure quality product presentations across stores, across all regions.</li>
<li>Plan and liaise each season with RBM team to guarantee marketing support on door level and track product deliveries with merchandise planner</li>
</ul>
Store Visits<ul>
<li>
Visit stores to review execution of strategy at door level.</li>
<li>Highlight opportunities to elevate sales and offer support to store operations team.</li>
<li>Ensure visual merchandising and RBM elements executed as per plan. Quarterly outstation exposure.</li>
</ul>
Support Category Manager<ul>
<li>
Provide reports and insight into business opportunities.</li>
<li>Data Analysis and preparation of range and distribution plans.</li>
</ul>
Inventory Management<ul>
<li>
Liaising with Category team, VM, ASM and Marketing</li>
<li>Ownership of total stock on hand within category portfolio.</li>
<li>Responsible for controlling stock levels, maintaining healthy week covers in relation to KPIs (ITR etc) for category portfolio.</li>
<li>Plan clear markdown strategy for category portfolio, whether it is end of season sale or implementing in-season tactics, maintaining profitability and ASP KPI, not impacting brand presence in the market place. Analysing category SKU efficiency across regions and incorporating key learning in to buys.</li>
</ul>
Competitor / Market Research<ul>
<li>
Be fully up to date on competitor&rsquo;s position across the GCC in terms of product offering, price points, marketing implementations and product presentation.</li>
<li>Provide Category Manager with monthly reports on competitor&rsquo;s products and pricing strategies, to offer insights to CSMs identifying areas for more commercial opportunities, for example scope for greater margins in certain articles/products successfully achieving set GMROI KPIs.</li>
</ul>
About the requirements:<ul>
<li>
5+ Years Working experience in retail environment, buying or planning</li>
<li>Sporting Goods experience preferable</li></ul></div>

Buyer - Sports Apparel

<div>Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Role Summary:
This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives. 
Category Strategy Development: 
Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives. 
 
Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape. 
 
Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals. 
 
Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 
Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Food Retail

<div>Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
Job Summary:
This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives. 
Job Responsibilities:
Category Strategy Development: 
Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives. 
 
Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape. 
 
Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals. 
 
Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Functional / Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Retail

Breadfast

<div>
 
 Breadfast is a leading Q-Commerce player based out of Cairo backed &amp; trusted by the world&rsquo;s largest incubation and investment institutions; Y Combinator and 500 Startups. Breadfast delivers groceries including bakeries, fruits &amp; vegetables and household essentials through a unique mobile application and a best-in-class tech-enabled fulfillment operation that promises a game-changing grocery-shopping experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 Breadfast was founded on dedication, integrity, inclusiveness, and respect. We believe that creating a work environment where we learn from each other, provide honest feedback, and empower each other to take initiative is essential to a healthy, positive, and open culture. We&rsquo;re always looking for creative and hardworking team players who thrive in a fast and exciting work environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Category Manager, you will oversee category revenue and profitability, set the vision and strategy, and manage customer insights and pricing. You'll collaborate with supply, demand, and marketing teams to ensure product availability and successful launches, while leveraging industry research to drive decision-making and growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drive category revenue and profitability, managing end-to-end category performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define the vision, strategy, and product roadmap for the category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage customer insights to develop strategies that meet the expectations of diverse customer segments, engaging through various channels as necessary.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage pricing and promotions to encourage trials and foster customer retention.
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecast and track category sales and KPIs, sharing performance insights with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with supply and demand teams to forecast volumes for new products and ensure consistent product availability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with marketing teams to support new product launches and ongoing promotional activities for the category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay informed on industry trends and competitive products, utilizing insights to shape category strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with Sourcing, Procurement, QA, and Operations to address product issues, excess inventory, or shortages promptly.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll need
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 3+ years of experience in category management, or a related role in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that drive revenue and profitability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, KPI tracking, and performance reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Expertise in customer insights, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and operations teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of industry trends, competitive analysis, and market research methodologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and presentation skills for sharing performance insights and strategies with stakeholders.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Category Manager

Athlocity

<div>
 
 
 Role Summary:
 
 
 
 As Assistant Category Manager you will assist in the development and execution of category strategies, manage product assortments, pricing, and promotions, analyze data for insights, and collaborate across functionally to enhance the customer experience and achieve revenue targets. You will ensure the category meets customer needs, stays competitive both on assortment, pricing and proposition. Primary Objective: To assist the Category Manager in optimizing the performance of the assigned product category by actively participating in category strategy development, assortment planning, pricing strategies, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Category Strategy Support:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in the development and execution of category strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct market research and analyze data to identify growth opportunities and competitive trends within the category. Onsite:
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the store front for your respective category / categories. Understanding brand launches and product flows
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with the category manager and content team / creative to execute brand visibility plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist the category manager in the execution of paid advertising by brands Assortment Planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the Category Manager in curating and managing the product assortment, ensuring it meets customer demand and aligns with the category strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in evaluating new product selections, discontinuing underperforming items, and monitoring inventory levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Pricing and Promotion Assistance:
 </li>
 <li>
 Support pricing strategy development, including competitive analysis and pricing adjustments to optimize profitability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in planning and executing promotional campaigns to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize data analytics tools to gather insights into category performance, customer behavior, and search and sales trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and present regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and category performance to aid decision-making.
 </li>
 <li>
 Present in weekly trade meetings; an overview of business performance as well as suitable data driven actions points to drive business metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track key metrics such as GPV, UPT, Conversion, AOV Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 </li>
 <li>
 Work collaboratively with marketing, content, operations, and other departments to ensure the successful execution of category strategies and initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with the Product managers to ensure the issues/bugs are reported and resolved and also identify features to help user experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan and execute campaigns in collaboration with marketing, content and catalogue teams.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Understanding the principles and practices of category management, including assortment planning, pricing strategies, and inventory management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Arabic would be a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in data analysis tools and software to gather, analyze, and draw insights from sales data, market trends, and customer behavior.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to conduct market research to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and competitive landscape within the assigned category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assisting in the planning and execution of promotional campaigns and strategies to drive sales and achieve revenue targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 7 years + 3 years related experience in category management or e-commerce operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous experience in a related role is preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software. Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and industry trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Assistant Category Manager

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