KeHE Distributors

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor focused on natural and organic products. They are seeking a Category Insights Manager to leverage analytics and marketplace knowledge to help customers increase sales and enhance trade area relevance through effective assortment and merchandising strategies. Responsibilities • Identify product trends specific to regional channel retailers by analyzing: Category, attribute and marketplace trends; Consumer behavior shifts; Shopper purchase patterns. • Analyze consumer behavior shifts and shopper purchase patterns. • Conduct market visits and attend trade shows and industry events. • Curate consumer, demographic, syndicated, and internal data to create optimum, innovative, and actionable assortment and merchandising solutions. • Develop PowerPoint presentations for regional retailers showcasing category insights, hot trends, new and emerging items, and merchandising concepts. • Translate data into actionable insights for KeHE’s sales teams and retail partners. • Source new forms of consumer and market data to provide actionable insights specific to regional channels. • Lead webinars, present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. • Lead KeHE’s analysis and support for the internal business development team. • Establish and maintain relationships with key regional retailers based on trust, marketplace knowledge, and results. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Sales and Sales Enablement teams within KeHE. • Participate in industry speaking events such as panels, news article interviews, etc. • Develop ROI reporting by analyzing implementation rate at retail, product success rates, and sales growth in regional retailers. • Support training and development of Growth Solutions team members. • Maintain safeguards of confidential company information. Skills • Minimum of three years prior experience in food industry analytics (retailer, supplier, distributor or data provider). • Knowledge in market dynamics, industry shifts, and retailer landscapes is mandatory. • Proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint. • Proficiency with SPINS, IRI, CSIA, ShopperSights, Mintel software. • Willingness to travel (20%). • Foodservice (including GPO), Convenience, Exports, and/or other non-traditional grocery retailer experience preferred. • Experience with query writing and/or IBM Cognos Connection a plus. • Knowledge in market dynamics, industry shifts, and retailer landscapes specifically in alternative channels including convenience stores, airports, exports, specialty retail shops, and food service. • Experience with visualization tools, such as PowerBI, is a plus. Education Requirements • 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field of study. Benefits • Health/Rx • Dental • Vision • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA) • Supplemental life insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Paid sick time • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD) • Employee stock ownership (ESOP) • Holiday pay for company designated holidays Company Overview • KeHE Distributors is a fresh and natural, organic wholesale foods distributor. It was founded in 1953, and is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.kehe.com/.