American Greetings Category Analyst | Now Hiring

We are seeking a passionate Category Analyst! This is an exciting Remote opportunity with an immediate start. The role has a strong focus on Analytical skills. We are a key player in the Consumer Product Manufacturing market. A salary of $65k - $85k per Year is offered.

This is a hybrid position, working out of our Creative Studios, in Westlake, Ohio. As such, we will focus on candidates currently residing in Northeast Ohio.GENERAL SUMMARY :The Product Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing annual / multi-year strategic plans for a Celebrations product category (e.g., Greeting Cards, Gift Packaging, Party Goods / Decorations, Stickers, or Stationery). The Analyst will stay in-tune with and ahead of consumer needs, product trends, the competitive environment and margin / cost factors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :• Supports development of master product catalogue (including size, contents, price mix, and COGS) and collaborates with Occasion and Creative teams to add new items to master catalogue as needed• Responsible for analyzing point-of-sale data, consumer research, retail observations, industry trends, etc., to inform price and format mix within a master catalogue as well as product refresh• Gathers and organizes insights in a manner that guides strategic thinking and retail strategy development• Understands the key drivers of perceived value and cost of goods for assigned category• Responsible for the on-time and accurate delivery of occasion line lists, consisting of documentation of key item-level information• Supports cost management efforts for assigned categoryLast updated : 2024-07-31