Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pompeian is America’s largest national brand of olive oil, and they are seeking a Category Management Analyst to own customer-facing category storytelling and provide planogram recommendations across assigned retail accounts. This role will build buyer-ready narratives and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation to position Pompeian as a thought leader in cooking oils.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver customer-facing category decks, line-review presentations, and planogram recommendations for assigned accounts
- Develop and execute account-level category growth strategies aligned to Pompeian’s business objectives
- Build trusted-advisor relationships with retailer buyers and merchandising teams; lead category reviews and contribute to line reviews and joint business planning (JBP) discussions
- Lead planogram development and optimization - advising on assortment, flow, and space allocation; support set-room work for major and minor resets and cut-ins as needed
- Translate shopper, consumer, and marketplace insights into actionable assortment, pricing, and shelf recommendations
- Monitor category and brand performance using POS, panel, and shopper data; surface risks and build action plans to close gaps
- Partner with the Associate Director of Category Insights to develop category narratives, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategy
- Maintain and refresh the existing suite of reporting deliverables and dashboards within Power BI
- Track new item launches and benchmark against existing and competitive launches; conduct analysis for SKU rationalization, promotional planning, and post-promotion efficacy
- Travel to customer meetings to present category insights and recommendations alongside the Sales team
- Present a professional, visible image of the company and promote the ideals & values of the Pompeian organization
- Ensure all projects and work comply with environmental regulations & goals and perform duties per Pompeian’s mission, goals, and core values
- Other ad hoc tasks and data needs as needed
Skills
- BS/BA required in Business Administration, Marketing, Data Analytics or related field
- 1-3 years of category management experience at a CPG company, including direct, customer-facing work with retail buyers required
- Exposure to customer-facing category work with proven experience building and presenting category or line-review content to retail buyers required
- Exposure to planogram (POG) and shelf/assortment work required
- Proficient in Nielsen and/or Circana and retailer-specific syndicated data sources
- Ability to synthesize large and disparate data sets into clear, buyer-ready category narratives and recommendations
- Must possess strong computer skills, including advanced functionality in Excel and presentation development in PowerPoint
- Motivated, self-starter who can identify problems and create data-driven solutions; high data curiosity and analytical mindset
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; highly organized, resourceful, and adaptive; able to learn new software at an accelerated pace
- Familiarity with Power BI *(to consume and maintain existing dashboards - refresh and maintenance only; with weekly reporting)
- Experience in olive oil, cooking oils, or center-store grocery categories a plus
Benefits
- Position is eligible to receive an annual bonus
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family
- 401k plan and company match program
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
- Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
- Employee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events
- Educational Assistance Program and Family Scholarship Program
- Opportunity to work with a Top 2025 Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest business
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