Analyst Category

Hannaford Supermarkets
US - Maine - Scarborough
July 2, 2024

Address:

USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
Store Code:

HAN Ctr Str Category 2 COS (2762596)

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.

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
Bachelors 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.
Competency Level Description
Analytics & Insights

Developing actionable insights based on an analysis of information and research, which can
serve as the basis for decision making, strategy creation and initiatives/solutions.
Collaborative Partnerships

Ability to create internal and external cross-functional relationships that enable the development
of beneficial solutions.
eCommerce Acumen

Ability to understand and apply knowledge of eCommerce drivers and insights, partnering with
PDL, to develop digital focused solutions which produce sustainable results.
Financial & Business Acumen Ability to understand and apply knowledge of Hannaford and supplier business financial drivers,
practices, and concepts to develop ideas/solutions which produce desired sustainable results.
In-Store & Digital ShelfManagement & Merchandising Ability to understand, create, and implement consistent in-store and digital merchandising and
shelf management initiatives, utilizing related tools to support Hannafords strategies and
direction.
Internal & ExternalCommunication &Documentation Ability to communicate with internal partners and external suppliers across functions;
Communication may be oral or written including formal presentations and required documentation
Negotiation Ability to gain alignment between internal and external parties, while achieving positive business
results
Pricing & Promotion

Ability to understand, develop, and implement pricing and promotion initiatives that support the
Hannaford pricing strategy.
Product Development & Assortment Ability to develop and/or implement product development and assortment initiatives across all
retail formats (On-Line & In-Store) to drive desired business results.
Strategic Business Planning

Ability to develop and implement comprehensive Category Leadership Solutions, including
facilitating tactics and plans that deliver Hannafords strategy.
Supply Chain Ability

to understand, apply and integrate knowledge of Hannaford supply chain capabilities,
policies, and industry trends to optimize performance.
System & Technology

Knowledge and utilization of systems and tools to enable execution of strategies and objectives
Pay Range is$59,840.00 - $89,760.00/ yr

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.

Job Requisition: 350513_external_USA-ME-Scarborough_1132023
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