Analyst II Category

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Home Office based positions:

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting Category Manager and the achievement of the departmental or Category strategies and initiatives through relationship management of vendors, data collection, and analysis that enables the Category Manager to leverage information to drive profitable sales.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to Category Merchandising & Pricing teams that will support achievement of departmental strategies and initiatives.
• Responsible for all aspects of analysis, for categories being evaluated, that will support achievement of Brand strategies.
• Assists with shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning, and product and program development.
• Ensures promotional plans are developed using items that will leverage margin and meeting the standards for the defined category role and strategy for each banner.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validation of vendor submitted deals.
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of deals and budget data.
• In supporting the Category Manager, complete all tasks required for a seamless Category Review.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze data and provide insights from the data.
• Create Cross-functional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Ability to manage day to day activities for identified responsibilities.

The Salary Range for this Position is $63,440 - $95,160

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.