Job Information
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY Senior Analyst - Retail Execution in Hamilton, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- Lead category and sales analytics for Kroger and FDM accounts to identify growth opportunities and performance trends
- Develop insights and recommendations using 84.51° data, retailer POS, and syndicated data sources
- Support category management initiatives, including assortment optimization, promotional evaluation, and category reviews
- Build and maintain planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder POG software in alignment with retailer merchandising strategies
- Partner with Sales and Customer Teams to support Kroger line reviews, modular resets, and assortment recommendations
- Analyze promotional and pricing performance and provide recommendations to improve ROI
- Prepare customer-ready presentations and category reviews for Kroger stakeholders
- Monitor competitive activity, category trends, and shopper insights within the FDM channel
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to drive execution of category strategies
Required Qualifications
Direct experience working with Kroger strongly required
3--5+ years of experience in category management, retail analytics, or sales analytics within CPG or retail
Strong experience with 84.51° data and reporting tools
Experience building and maintaining planograms using JDA / Blue Yonder POG software
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Experience working with POS, syndicated data (Nielsen,