The Channel Category Analyst is responsible for supporting the development and execution of category strategies across our portfolio. This role leverages data-driven insights to analyze sales trends, monitor competitive activity, evaluate product performance, and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for power equipment or consumer durable goods. This role will focus on all Husqvarna channels.
What You Need to Know:
Category Performance Analysis:
Monitor and analyze category performance across multiple channels. Provides actionable insights to drive sales, margin, and market share improvements.
Market and Competitor Research:
Track and benchmark OPE market trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings to inform category strategy and product development.
Assortment & Pricing Optimization:
Support decisions related to SKU rationalization, new product introductions, and pricing strategies based on data from POS systems, syndicated sources and internal sales data.
Promotional Insight:
Analyze the impact of promotions, seasonal programs, and marketing initiatives on category performance; provide recommendations for future campaigns.
Reporting and Dashboards:
Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and tools to visualize category trends and internal shipment data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with product managers, finance, marketing, and sales to align strategy and execute category initiatives effectively.
Strategy Support:
Supports Channel Managers in strategic program decision making. Provides insight into where we could sell more products and what we could sell with.
What We Are Looking For:
• Bachelor’s Degree in, Business Administration or relevant field.
• 2-4 years experience of category positions.
• Previous experience in high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of analyzing data and providing insights
• Experience with POWERBI and how to create an effective reporting dashboard
• Strong analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company information
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applicationsTop Skills
Husqvarna Group Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
7349 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203
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