{"id":13693,"date":"2025-07-12T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/category-analyst-hybrid-work-policy\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T00:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:24:11","slug":"category-analyst-hybrid-work-policy","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=13693","title":{"rendered":"Category Analyst &#8211; ( Hybrid Work Policy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MAIN PURPOSE:<\/p>\n<p>\tThe purpose of this role is to provide the Category Manager with support through analysis of data, implementation and execution monthly. \u00a0Through data analysis, find actionable insights that can be used to inform business decisions by identifying opportunities and potential risks.<\/p>\n<p>MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES \/ TASKS<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist the Category Manager with the analysis and compilation of monthly reports and additional requests driven by Marketing and Sales to achieve the defined objectives by category.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tWork closely with the Category Manager to develop the recommended category strategies and related activities to increase penetration and market share.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Market data analysis and understanding<\/p>\n<p>\tCompile and Present Post Campaign Analysis Reports (PCA)in conjunction with Category Manager input.<br \/>\n\tCollate and Present Competitor Analysis data for Competitor Reviews as and when required, working with the Junior Brand Managers<br \/>\n\tOwnership of monthly Circana reports (e.g. SKU Ranking, NPD, Customised KAM Reports, Broadsheet Report), which entails updating and providing actionable insights<br \/>\n\tOwnership of E-Commerce report entailing refreshing and collating data received from various sources, working with the E-Commerce and Digital Manager<br \/>\n\tSharing of Economic Report from Trade Intelligence and updating shared folder with refreshed Trade Intelligence Reports monthly<br \/>\n\tUpdate Power BI Category Helpers<br \/>\n\tBuild and refresh new reports i.e. Store Alignment Reports using Power Query<br \/>\n\tComplete Product Listing Documents for KAM team on request<br \/>\n\tSupport Marketing and Sales with data requests.<\/p>\n<p>Internal data analysis and understanding\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tPull and Utilize Cognos data to identify trends on SKU\u2019s and customers that will enrich the data analysis.<br \/>\n\tCognos Report Requests from Marketing<\/p>\n<p>Administration<\/p>\n<p>\tJDE System to create Purchase Orders<br \/>\n\tEnsure that cost centre numbers are correctly allocated to the relevant CE (Cost Estimate)<br \/>\n\tManage monthly invoices received from suppliers to generate GRN (receipt) to send to the Finance Department to ensure timeous payment to the suppliers<\/p>\n<p>Key performance Indicators<\/p>\n<p>\tMeeting of deadlines for key duties (monthly reports, competitor analysis)<br \/>\n\tContinuous communication with relevant stakeholders in Marketing and Sales.<br \/>\n\tAccurate and on time delivery of all data-related requests.<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n<p>\t1 YEARS Category Management Experience in FMCG will be advantageous.<br \/>\n\t3-year Marketing degree with statistics as a major \u2013 Newly graduated.<br \/>\n\tExceptional MS Excel, MS PowerPoint<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>careers.bic.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/careers.bic.com","_company_name":"BIC","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"BIC\u00ae products are recognized all over the world for their quality, safety, affordability, and ease of use. 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