Associate Category Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: 118K - 135K

Position Summary

The Analyst, Sales & Category Data will handle data analysis requests and provide reporting and presentation

support for the Retail Sales division. This includes but is not limited to, the analysis of internal, retailer and

syndicated data, panel data and syndicated and proprietary research to communicate business trends, project

results and business development for internal and external stakeholders. This is a remote position working across

the sales divisions, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. This position will be expected to stay up

to date on data trends, building efficiency and developing tools to provide easy access across a broad range of

audiences from internal senior management, marketing, large and independent retailers with unique business

information needs. Accuracy, integrity and ability to communicate in writing is important.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable

Essential Function Statements

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primary analyst for production of monthly, quarterly and account reporting for key meetings, including
  
  

dashboards and charts

• Power user of syndicated POS data and panel data as well as various data portals that Nordic Naturals
  
  

utilizes

• Refresh topline analysis for each data refresh period; identify sales patterns, areas for improvement, and
  
  

wins in the market.

• Prepare retailer specific business reviews prior to line reviews, business development meetings and top-
  
  

to-tops.

• Track performance of key promotional events, in-store changes and new item launches
• Partner with the business intelligence team, as needed, to support data governance, troubleshoot the
  
  

reporting database environment and perform necessary report data clean-up.

• Support the Senior Manager of Category Insights as needed with projects across other Nordic Naturals
  
  

departments.

• Become a subject matter expert on panel and point of sale metrics, partnering to understand the business
  
  

question and recommend additional or different ways of looking at a question

• Ability to communicate data findings to Retail Sales Directors, Managers and Business Developers and
  
  

explain metrics, sources and address questions and challenges

• Prepare training documents for Nordic Naturals' end users who are not experts with the tools, dashboards
  
  

and metrics an analyst uses every day.

• Provide the highest level of quality assurance across all reports and data platforms.
• Maintain data confidentiality requirements of syndicated sources
• Continuous learner of new data efficiencies from formulas to artificial intelligence to increase depth of
  
  

data the organization can use

• May attend key accounts and other sales meetings.
• Attend related webinars and conferences as requested.
• Additional related projects as needed.
  
  

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Advanced Excel experience with formulas, charting and dashboards is required
• Experience with syndicated data (SPINS & Numerator) is desired.
• Proven skills of providing timely, accurate reporting with written and visual data representation.
• Demonstrated capabilities of managing several projects at one time, maintaining on-time deliverables.
• As part of a remote team, must be self-motivated and able to manage obligations without direct
  
  

supervision.

• As part of a team across multiple time zones, possess strong written skills to communicate effectively
  
  

across teams when office hours do not align

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, always striving for excellence.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to view all situations constructively and partner for solutions.
• Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and find creative pathways.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills:

While the organization uses Macintosh computers, this position can be approved for Mac or PC

Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and have advanced Excel skills including pivot tables. Familiarization with

data visualization tools is required.

Familiarity with Google suite, particularly ability to collaborate in Google Sheets

Familiarity with Google Gemini desired

Certifications & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Data Science, Computer Technology, Statistics or related field or 4 years experience in related

field or equivalent combination of education and experience.